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Weed Tea

A practical, experience-led guide to making weed tea by drowning weeds, feeding soil naturally, and composting the spent material in a simple closed-loop system.

Posted byEarthly Comforts15th Apr 202615th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Allotment Gardening, composting weeds, drowning weeds, Earthen Passions, natural fertiliser, organic garden feed, Soil Health, sustainable gardening, weed teaLeave a comment on Weed Tea

The Soil Hub

A reflective essay on building the Soil Hub — a slow, closed-loop approach to green waste, composting, weather, and patience in real-world gardening.

Posted byEarthly Comforts12th Feb 202612th Feb 2026Posted inThe Soil Builder’s HubTags:Allotment Gardening, closed loop gardening, composting systems, Green Waste, Soil, soil hub, soil improvement, sustainable gardeningLeave a comment on The Soil Hub

Storing Gladioli Over Winter

Why gladioli disappear over winter, explained through real garden experience and the hidden role of moisture.

Posted byEarthly Comforts22nd Jan 202619th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Allotment Gardening, gladioli, gladioli storage, gladiolus winter losses, overwintering gladioli, storing gladioli corms, UK gardening, waterlogged cormsLeave a comment on Storing Gladioli Over Winter

Growing Gladioli Well

A reflective UK growing guide to gladioli, covering planting, flowering, cutting back, lifting, and overwintering without rushing.

Posted byEarthly Comforts20th Jan 202619th Jan 2026Posted inEarthen PassionsTags:Allotment Gardening, cutting back gladioli, Earthen Passions, gladioli, gladioli care, gladiolus winter care, growing gladioli, lifting gladioli corms, UK gardening4 Comments on Growing Gladioli Well

Transforming Allotment Gardening: Lessons from 2025

In 2025, despite my absence, Suze successfully managed our allotment through extreme weather, adapting our approach for future years, focusing on resilient crops and sustainable practices.

Posted byEarthly Comforts28th Jul 202528th Jul 2025Posted inGarden MaintenanceTags:Allotment Gardening, Allotmenteering, Drought Tolerant Vegetables, Earthen Passions, vegetable growing5 Comments on Transforming Allotment Gardening: Lessons from 2025

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