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.
Tag Archives: Soil Health
The Gardener Bloke
An honest, Christmas Day reflection introducing The Gardener Bloke and the accidental beginnings of Earthly Comforts, soil, compost, and finding your way into gardening.
Three Years of Growth: Balancing Love and Headaches in Gardening
An honest reflection on three years of Earthly Comforts—loving the work, facing real business headaches, and growing a values-led gardening business.
The Benefits of Wildlife-Friendly Gardening
Discover how wildlife-friendly gardening creates balance, beauty, and biodiversity — supporting pollinators, soil health, and your wellbeing.
Soil Health & Garden Biodiversity
Discover how nurturing healthy soil naturally boosts garden biodiversity — creating balance, resilience, and thriving life above and below ground.
The Gardener's Curious Journal 