Homemade Elderflower Cordial – Bottling British Summer There’s something truly special about the heady, sweet, honey-like scent of elderflowers that fills the air on a
Thoughts from the longest day, new Sunshine and the longest day Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice, or Alban Hefin in the Druid calendar – the
Why Fresh-Cut Grass Smells So Good That sharp green smell when someone’s mown the lawn. It’s instantly recognisable. For most of us, it’s summer in
Boots, Blisters, and the Borderlands: Walking Hadrian’s Wall (Sort of) Next week, we’ll be setting off to walk a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. Not the
Talking Aphantasia with Ibrahim Imam on The Neurology Lounge Aphantasia is one of those tricky-to-explain things, but once you understand it, you realise it’s not
Beltane is here! (though some know it as May Day) The fire festival of full bloom, green growth, and occasionally questionable Maypole dancing. I
Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy both involve spending time in nature to feel better, but they’re not quite the same thing. Here’s my quick note
I’ve Been Holding the Forest Together. Now I’ll Hold Your Packaging Too. You might not know me, but you’ve stepped on me. Countless times, probably.
When Progress Sets Us Back: Step Counters and ‘Safe’ Playgrounds We like to think of progress as a straight line, each new development moving us
Satnavs, Chainsaws, and the Slow Death of Common Sense There’s a quiet, nagging sadness I feel when I look at the world today. We’re so
Would you like five simple acts to destress? In my downloadable PDF you can find out more about “Forest bathing” and learn what “Earthing” will do for you.