A Sunday mishap leads to thoughts on AI, convenience, and the growing gap between efficiency and empathy.
Category Archives: The Gardener Bloke
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.
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.
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.
The Gardener's Curious Journal 