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Why Human Touch Matters in a Digital World

A Sunday mishap leads to thoughts on AI, convenience, and the growing gap between efficiency and empathy.

Posted byEarthly Comforts4th Jan 20264th Jan 2026Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:AI, automation, customer service, digital systems, empathy, human contact, technology stress, The Gardener Bloke6 Comments on Why Human Touch Matters in a Digital World

My Body Has Rules ..

A gardener sidelined by injury discovers that rest, screen time, and even writing can trigger new problems. A comical observation on bodies with rules.

Posted byEarthly Comforts4th Jan 20263rd Jan 2026Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:back pain, blepharitis, chronic pain, Gardening Life, injury recovery, sciatica, screen strain7 Comments on My Body Has Rules ..

A Deeper Look

Why many people on benefits want to work, but face cliff edges that make saying yes to a job feel too risky.

Posted byEarthly Comforts2nd Jan 202628th Dec 2025Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:employment, hiring, small business, The Gardener Bloke, uk benefits, universal credit, welfare, work incentives1 Comment on A Deeper Look

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.

Posted byEarthly Comforts1st Jan 202623rd Dec 2025Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:calm, Gardening, modern life, Nature, Perspective, Stress, Wellbeing2 Comments on Finding Calm Amid Chaos

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.

Posted byEarthly Comforts31st Dec 202531st Dec 2025Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:ageing body, fair pricing, gardener wellbeing, injury recovery, physical labour, Professional gardening, sustainable work, The Gardener BlokeLeave a comment on Gardening Isn’t Gentle on the Ageing Body

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