October Notes: “Grounding, Gathering and Growing as a Herbalist”
October in England always feels like a quiet exhale. The light softens, the mornings are misted, and the hedgerows glow with berries. Autumn began here on the 23rd of September, but in October we really feel it settle — the damp scent of earth, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and that ancient tug to slow down.
Embracing the Slow Flower Movement: Cultivating Sustainable Beauty
Creating your own cut flower garden is a delightful way to immerse yourself in the slow flower movement. It's a rewarding endeavour that offers year-round blooms, regardless of your garden's size. Plus, growing your own flowers provides therapeutic benefits, from the joy of nurturing plants to the satisfaction of harvesting your own blooms.