This month I’ve chosen to celebrate Pine. There are many trees within the genus pine, all evergreen and wonderfully aromatic. Throughout times and cultures they have helped us sustain health, while also being regarded symbolically for wisdom, fertility and protection. As we bring these trees into our homes over the festive period, its good to…
September has brought a sudden change in the weather. Wet and stormy times bring a hazard to foraging. Pick a calm moment to venture to the hedgerows. There are plenty of treasures to gather now to use fresh or to prepare for your skincare larder. Your future self will thank you. 1. Bramble leaf –…
August is our bridge between summer and autumn. A chance to celebrate the fruits of summer, while still basking in the sunshine. Traditionally the time of the Lammas harvest, associated with hay baling, wheat and first fruits. It is a time of abundance, and a time to prepare for leaner months ahead: ‘make hay while…
There really is a change in the air in November, it’s certainly no longer warm enough to head out without a coat. For creatures of the hedgerow it’s a final opportunity to gather in winter stores before bedding down to see the winter through. Plants take a similar approach, with their attention going to storing…
