Things to See in Nature in May

Things to See in Nature in May

As some of you will already know I love keeping a nature journal and taking note of the new additions each season brings to my locality. In May here are some of the things you can expect to see in the UK & Ireland: -Bluebells carpet wooded and shaded wild areas,...

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Ode to May

Ode to May

May is a month of blossom. Even the full moon this month is called the Flower Moon.  Here on the north coast of Ireland the apple trees are heavy with pink tinged white flowers. In our orchard, the sight of tree after tree crowned in such beautiful colour is...

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How to Grow an Edible Windowbox

How to Grow an Edible Windowbox

Now that spring is well underway, germination is speeding up and it’s the perfect time to start growing your own delicious veggies. One of my favourite things to grow right now is an edible window box, full of yummy and easy to grow salad crops. This is a fun...

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Nature Connection-Spring Showers

Nature Connection-Spring Showers

In today’s post I am sharing a nature connection idea as part of the mini series that I share on my podcast Nature & Nourish. Each month I will be sharing a nature connection idea. It will be a short and sweet nature based challenge, something that is relatively...

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Ode to April

Ode to April

April is a month of burgeoning potential, the very name April was derived after the latin aperio “to open”, a suggestion at the encroaching blossom season, and the opening buds and flowers such as dandelions, daisies and gorse flower to name just a few. ...

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Nettle Cake Recipe to Celebrate Spring

Nettle Cake Recipe to Celebrate Spring

To celebrate my 33 turns around the sun which happens to coincide with the Spring Equinox I whipped up this cake made with nettles. Here’s the recipe for those who have delicious nettles growing nearby and fancy a slice of something sweet.  Spring Equinox Cake Recipe...

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Gorgeous Gladioli for Summer

With Spring starting to emerge its time to think about summer flowers and planting our gladioli!  Gladioli  are fantastic additions to any garden bed or large container. With bright flowers and interesting foliage they add colour and height to the garden are a...

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Nature Connection-Sunrise & Sunset

Nature Connection-Sunrise & Sunset

In today’s post I am excited to share a new series for the Nature and Nourish podcast based around one of my favourite topics, Nature Connection. Nature Connection is something so close to my heart. Its the reason behind everything I do here on the farm-from sowing...

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Ode to March-Seasonal Celebrations & Musings

Ode to March-Seasonal Celebrations & Musings

The saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” seems to be true this year, after consecutive storms in February I’m ready to settle into spring and more mellow days of sunlight, flowers and birdsong. March is such a hopeful month, bursting with...

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Garden Cocktails with Benromach Organic  Whisky

Garden Cocktails with Benromach Organic Whisky

There’s no better way to celebrate the festive season than with a delicious cocktail made with herbs from the garden and hedgerow.  Today I’m really excited to be teaming up with Benromach whisky to bring you two delicious garden cocktails that are perfect for...

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Hi I’m Becky! I’m a family herbalist, gardener and mama living on our sustainable farm in Northern Ireland. I came across the concept of slow living and living in tune with nature when I was diagnosed with hashimotos and realised I needed to reconnect back to nature and learn how to nourish myself from within. Since then I have studied herbalism and natural skincare and garden with a focus on edibles. You can catch me monthly on BBC Radio 2 & I’m currently writing my first book to be published in 2022.  

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