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Field Guide to Cloud Gazing
The Secret Life of Clouds According to absolutely no science at all. I trained in Africa many years ago and was taught that clouds could tell you almost everything you
Autumn Equinox 2025
The Wheel of the Year: Autumn Equinox As the balance tips towards the darker half of the year, I find myself remembering harvest festivals from my childhood in Sussex
Lammas 2025
Lammas or Lughnasadh? Either way, it’s the first harvest. The fields are turning golden, my runner beans are everywhere, I’ve got courgettes ripening faster than I can keep up with.
A Cherry Surprise in Donegal
An overlooked tree in a Donegal garden surprises with an abundant summer gift Earlier this month, while staying with my sister and brother-in-law in Donegal, we had an unexpected treat.
What does holistic mean? overused word?
What Does “Holistic” Even Mean Anymore? It’s one of those words that started off with weight and meaning, but now turns up everywhere. Holistic skincare. Holistic business strategy. Holistic shampoo.
Canalside Sensory Summer Stroll
Helping a friend paint her narrow boat recently, and between coats, we decided to take time out to stroll along the towpath in the sunshine. Watching the dragonflies and butterflies