A reflective essay on growing up before social media, exploring first-hand childhood experiences, outdoor freedom, generational perspectives, and why many young people now step away from digital life,
Category Archives: The Gardener Bloke
Is Gardening a Real Career?
A reflection on why gardening is dismissed as a “real career”, how young people are shaped by modern success stories, and why hands-on work may be more future-proof than we think.
The Value of What Looks Like Nothing
A quiet winter garden reflection from Sandwich, Kent, exploring frozen ground, seasonal limbo, gentle maintenance, and preparing soil and beds for spring without rushing nature.
Pretty, but Neglected
An honest, resident’s perspective on Sandwich, Kent—its declining town centre, council fragmentation, Airbnb pressure, ageing population and quiet neglect.
Playing Fair in an Unfair Game
A reflective look at fairness, work, and responsibility in the UK. Sympathy for those who want to work, frustration with those who evade tax, and why honest small businesses feel enforcement isn’t happening fast enough.
Earthly Comforts 