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Pretty, but Neglected

An honest, resident’s perspective on Sandwich, Kent—its declining town centre, council fragmentation, Airbnb pressure, ageing population and quiet neglect.

Posted byEarthly Comforts6th Jan 202629th Dec 2025Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:council neglect, empty shops, heritage town, high street, local opinion, Sandwich Kent, The Gardener Bloke, town centre decline7 Comments on Pretty, but Neglected

Do Journalists Still Proofread?

An honest, conversational reflection on why spelling and grammar errors seem more common in modern journalism, and why caring about language, proofreading, and writing standards still matters in today’s fast-paced news cycle.

Posted byEarthly Comforts5th Jan 202628th Dec 2025Posted inThe Gardener BlokeTags:grammar, journalism, media quality, news writing, proofreading, The Gardener Bloke, typos, writing standards16 Comments on Do Journalists Still Proofread?

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

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

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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