9 Medicinal Herbs to Grow in Your Garden
Sheep cuddling, reading books with great characters, why sticks are never just sticks to kids and our fave open air museum. Plus tea of the week!
gardening
Bringing the wild into your outside space
How to Celebrate Imbolc with Your Children
This Imbolc, set an intention for change - what do you want to create in the coming year?
Celtic Tree Ogham: Rowan
Those born under the Celtic tree sign of Rowan (21 Jan to 17 Feb) are considered to be thinkers and visionaries
What to Spot on Summer Nature Walks
Soon a rare oasis of wilderness in Bristol could become a small housing development, pushing the wildlife out and forcing the children back indoors
A Woman's Weed: Why I Grow Nettles for Health
Stinging nettles are a super useful plant - they offer health benefits, can be woven into a fine cloth and attract wildlife to the garden in droves. Find out more about this plant's special powers.
The Art of Urban Beekeeping
In our built-up urban environment, I love that the beehive has given our children a glimpse of a more traditional, rural pursuit in tune with the seasons and nature’s lifecycle.
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