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.
🌿 September Garden Notes: Falling in Love With Ourselves
As the wheel of the year turns once more, September arrives with a different kind of light — softer, lower, more golden. The days feel both full and fleeting, carrying the weight of harvest and the whisper of change. This journal continues the journey we began in July and August, tracing the lessons the garden and the seasons offer us, and how they mirror our own inner landscapes.
Garden Notes: August
August in the English garden is a time of pause and plenty. The air feels full—rich with the hum of bees, the scent of lavender warming in the sun, and the rustle of leaves as the breeze shifts gently through them. The days stretch out with generous light, inviting us to linger outdoors longer, to take slow breaths and notice how alive everything is.
🌿 Are We Really Connecting to Nature?
“Are we really connecting with nature if we’re harming it?”
October Garden Notes
As the days shorten and the crisp air settles in, October in the garden feels like an embrace—a reminder to slow down and savour nature’s seasonal rhythm. There’s a distinct change, almost like the garden is taking a deep breath, preparing for the quieter months ahead.
Digging Deep: The Soulful Connection Between Soil and Wellbeing
It's Bee, the founder of The Wild Remedy, here to share a little dirt on my latest horticultural journey—studying soil. Yes, you heard it right! Soil isn't just the stuff we walk on; it's the foundation of life itself, and delving into its secrets has been an eye-opening experience……
🌸 Welcome to Spring! 🌿
In the United Kingdom, the first day of spring heralds a magical transformation. The bleakness of winter gives way to a burst of colour as flowers bloom, trees bud, and the landscape comes alive with the sound of birdsong. It's a time of optimism, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.
Blossoming Minds: How Nature and Gardening Nurture Children’s Wellbeing
Children's Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK.
Empowering Girls and Women: Creating Inclusive Outdoor Greenspaces
Nature provides many lifelong benefits across physical health, mental health and academic competency. With the growing concerns over the mental health of today’s young people it is interesting that various studies found that it is the teenage age group that are the least connected to nature.