The Journal
A collection of posts on gardening, herbalism, slow parenting and nature connection.
How to Make Wildflower Seed Paper for Valentine’s Day
St Valentine’s day definitely divides people into the love or hate camp but I personally have always held a soft spot for this festival of the heart. Looking back into the history of this celebration is quite interesting. It seems it originated in the 8th century...
A Cake for Imbolc – Seasonal Baking
A reacurring theme of late winter is milk. This is likely due to the sheep in the fields being almost full term, ready to birth their babies come March and April. Without birth there is no milk and spring is a time of rebirth and new life. With this in mind I find...
Online Elderberry Workshop
My elderberry workshop is here! I’ve recorded an hour long masterclass showing you exactly how to make an array of powerful elder based herbal recipes for the home apothecary. Included in this is the perfect honey sweetened elderberry syrup. Using either fresh,...
Autumn Hedgerow Cake Recipe
With the start of autumn finally here I am more than happy to pull out my mixing bowl and start baking in earnest! My favourite recipe for September is apple cake. This is something I bake every year, to make the most of the glorious apple harvest and make...
Ode to September-Customs and Traditions of September
September is a beautiful month-the bridge between summer and autumn. There’s a sense of release as the children go back to school and a hush falls during the day. The high energy of summer is waning and nature begins to set seed and retreat back to its...
Things to Spot in Nature in September
September is a glorious time of year to enjoy wild spaces or local parks. There's so much to spot out in nature, whether you are walking alongside a fresh water river or deep in the forest. Here are a few things to look out for this month: -Bird migrations-certain...
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