by Becky | Jan 14, 2024 | Herbs
While there isn’t a lot growing at the moment, the majestic pinus spp. is still standing tall and luscious and guess what? You can use this tree for medicine and in the kitchen! The needles can be made into a delicately flavoured tea, that tastes delicious but also is...
by Becky | Dec 9, 2020 | Seasonal Living, slow living
Winter here on the North coast of Ireland means leaning into the darkness, letting go of the long light days and giving in to the closing in evenings. Its lighting fires, reading books, making plans and looking back to see where changes could be made for next year. ...
by Becky | Feb 6, 2019 | Gardening, Natural Living, Seasonal Living, slow living
Celebrating Late Winter I have to admit that I’m quite grateful that we’re now in our final month of Winter. I simply cannot wait for the cheeriness that Spring brings-the new green growth, fields of lambs and sense of fertility and hope. LISTEN TO THIS POST ON...
by Becky | Jan 29, 2019 | Gardening
Although its still winter and the veg garden is looking rather tired at the moment, there are still some plants that we can prepping for early harvests in a few weeks time. There’s nothing more delicious than freshly grown rhubarb from our gardens and this is the...
by Becky | Jan 9, 2019 | Seasonal Living
Despite my best efforts there is always a point in mid winter when I start craving spring and become bored of the harsh barren winter. However, on those days when the light seems so low and the days feel too short, try one of these tried and tested 10 ways to Beat the...
