by Becky | Feb 4, 2020 | Seasonal Living, slow living
10 Ideas to Celebrate February: Make a straw cross or corn doll to celebrate St. Brigit’s day Light candles at meal times Fill small jam jars with snowdrops Embrace the citrus season and use blood oranges and lemons in baking and preserving Enjoy the first of the...
by Becky | Dec 7, 2019 | Interviews, Seasonal Living, slow living
I was beyond excited to interview author Beth Kempton this week for the Nature & Nourish podcast. As a complete Christmas addict, lover of all things Japan and fan of both of her books, I knew Beth would be a kindred spirit for sure! I thoroughly enjoyed our chat,...
by Becky | Oct 5, 2019 | Seasonal Living, slow living
Autumn is here once again. And every year, as the blackberries sweeten and the leaves begin to turn and the nights fold in upon themselves I find myself embracing the new season with open arms in anticipation of the slower pace it brings. To me autumn is a bridging...
by Becky | Apr 19, 2019 | Gardening, Herbs, Natural Living, Seasonal Living, slow living
In my latest episode of Nature and Nourish I bring you on a live foraging walk around the farm! There’s plenty of wild edibles around at this time of year- Cleaver, wild garlic, three cornered leek, dandelion, nettles and more! Sign up for the Nourish...
by Becky | Apr 6, 2019 | Seasonal Living, slow living
10 Slow Living Ideas for Spring Wrap up warm and have a picnic on the next sunny day with ginger bug, homemade sandwiches and brownies. Go on a seasonal scavenger hunt and find all the signs of spring (download my pdf to accompany you!) Grow some seeds! Whether it’s...
by Becky | Apr 5, 2019 | Seasonal Living, slow living
Every season brings it’s own rhythm and requests and spring is a welcome change after winter. Windows are flung open, my foraging basket gets used again and the window boxes demand attention. My little Irish cottage suddenly looks a bit more cheerful from the outside...