December Journal: On Discernment, Seasons & the Quiet Knowing We’ve Forgotten
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on discernment — a word that used to sound heavier than it actually is. We use it as if it belongs only to ancient sages or scholars, but really, discernment is simply the ability to see clearly in a noisy world.
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.
Unhacking Ourselves: The Real Way Back to Wellness
Unhacking Ourselves: The Real Way Back to Wellness
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.
Girls In The Garden: Celebrating Success with Our Midsummer Flower Crown Workshop
Our fifth and final workshop of this pilot series, the Midsummer Flower Crown workshop, was a resounding success, perfectly encapsulating the spirit and objectives of our program.
Girls In The Garden: A Blooming Success 'Picnic & Painting'
We're excited to share a delightful recap of our fourth workshop in the "Girls in the Garden" series, held on June 20th, 2024 in collaboration with Association of Bloomsbury Squares & Gardens and Camden Open Spaces. This time, we gathered in the picturesque Tavistock Square Gardens in London for a session we fondly titled "Picnic & Painting.
Girls In The Garden- Nature Printing Workshop
I am thrilled to share an update on our inspiring series, "Girls In The Garden," which aims to connect girls with nature, fostering a sense of community and safety in their local parks and open spaces. Our latest workshop, the third of five, titled "Nature Printing," was a delightful success. Held on June 11th, 2024, at the serene St. George's Square Garden on Handel Street, London, this event was a beautiful blend of creativity, learning, and nature appreciation.
Girls In The Garden: "Bee the Girl Power" at Red Lion Square
Our second workshop in the 'Girls In The Garden' series, titled "Bee the Girl Power," was a set against the lush backdrop of Red Lion Square in Holborn, London, this green haven provided the a green haven for our participants to delve into the fascinating world of bumble bees.
Finding Our Wild Haven: A Journey to Establish The Wild Remedy's Home Base
As I sit down to share the latest chapter of our journey with you all, I can't help but reflect on the highs and lows we've encountered in our quest to find the perfect plot of land to establish our home base for ecotherapy activities. The past year has been a whirlwind of excitement, frustration, and hope as we've scoured London and Essex for that elusive piece of land that speaks to our vision.