Ideas for Summer Nature Crafts- Nature Kids Series

Ideas for Summer Nature Crafts- Nature Kids Series

With the thermal mass of the land and the sea at its warmest now there are many days of mellow summer ahead. The undeniable effect of the sun on our lives makes it a great theme for crafting with children. We enjoy making golden paper suns and hanging them around the...
The Art of the Garden Bath

The Art of the Garden Bath

A beautiful summer gratitude ritual is running a Garden Bath. I have talked about garden baths before in some of rituals and rhythms episodes because it is such a simple but divine thing. With summer being a time when many herbs are at their best and the garden is...
Tips for Tantalising Tomatoes

Tips for Tantalising Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a popular plant to grow thanks to their delicious fruit, but they can be prone to blight and low cropping. The way to avoid these issues is to keep up their maintenance. With a bit of work you’ll find your tomato plants will flourish and give you a...
Rose Sponge Cake for Summer

Rose Sponge Cake for Summer

I have to have a cake to celebrate summer, I adore baking and sweet things so it seems inevitable that I should find an excuse to bake something and the mid month of summer seems like a perfect reason to me to get out my cake tins. My cake of choice in July is most...
Things to Spot in Nature in July

Things to Spot in Nature in July

Apart from the glorious flowers, there’s lots to enjoy outdoors this month, so for those of you who enjoy nature spotting or journaling here are a few things to look out for. -As the nettles go into flower, the butterflies start to lay their eggs on the leaves. You...