Feed your senses
A wise woman (my mum) once said that to improve your mental health you should feed your senses every day. …
Feeling stuck?
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, nothing seems to change in life. We feel stuck, and it’s immensely frustrating. That’s the …
Save our village
Seeing horses grazing improves any walk. Round here, there is currently plenty of opportunity for that. Horses are flight animals, …
You can make a difference
‘You can make a difference.’ That’s what I feel every time that I see a red kite. For my money, …
Rural Ramblings Episode 1: seeing the spectacular
Walking is a way of life round here. The village is shot through with footpaths, which are much beloved of …
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How I found new life in a garden
Critically and catastrophically ill last year, it seemed unlikely that I would survive, then that I’d ever return home, and …
The lazy gardener’s guide to October
The days are shortening and that can mean less time in the garden. So, it’s time to prioritise and consider …
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Having grown up in the UK and being of a certain age, I think it’s always raining. It isn’t. This …
What to eat now
You know that you’re in trouble when vegetables make headline news, unless of course, it’s August (and there’s nothing to …
Why I feel better
At the end of my childhood garden stood an apple tree with a branch so low that it was possible …