Why many people on benefits want to work, but face cliff edges that make saying yes to a job feel too risky.
Category Archives: The Gardener Bloke
Finding Calm Amid Chaos
A gardener’s reflection on modern life, public tension, and why slowing down, seeking perspective, and staying grounded matters more than ever.
Gardening Isn’t Gentle on the Ageing Body
An honest reflection on the physical toll of professional gardening, ageing bodies, injury, recovery, and why sustainable work and fair pricing matter.
Being Social Isn’t the Same as Being Limitless
Being social doesn’t mean being limitless. A reflection on energy, neurodiversity, connection, and the need to rest after being “on” all day.
Behind the Tinsel
A reflective post-Christmas conversation about opting out of festive pressure, service industry burnout, rising holiday costs, and choosing a quieter, more honest way through winter.
Earthly Comforts 