A reflective look at Plot 17 and how UK allotment growing is adapting to wetter winters, shifting seasons, soil-first methods, and quieter, more resilient ways of working the land.
Category Archives: The Gardener Bloke
How Conservation Led Me to Gardening…
How conservation volunteering shaped the values behind Earthly Comforts, from Gazen Salts Nature Reserve to wildlife-focused gardening in Sandwich.
Where Did the Humour Go?
A reflective look at why genuinely funny televised sitcoms feel increasingly rare, exploring humour, ageing, creative fear, and what comedy seems to have lost along the way.
A Fall, a Setback, and Some Reassurance
A personal update on a gardening injury, recovery, ultrasound results, and how I’m managing pain while continuing to work carefully and sustainably.
When Childhood Was Lived, Not Logged
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,
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