Over the past few weeks we have been enjoying a daily assault on our senses here in the woods. Each morning as we opened our garden door, the scent of bluebells filled the air. A short wander into the woods and we were greeted by[...]
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The Seasons
Watching our daughter's love and connection to the environment that immediately surrounds us is something that gives us immense joy, so this time of year and the age she is now (coming on five) there is so much to learn, see and r[...]
If we are to believe the weather forecast then the South East of England is in for another flurry, perhaps even a dumping of snow this week. My thoughts however, are turning to spring as I choose to look beyond what the forecaster[...]
With Winter fast approaching (sorry for the reminder folks!) the vegetable garden is in a dreadful state, the willow fence that I made for the sweet peas the first year I grew them has fallen apart and the planters, raised bed[...]
The seasonal changes have well and truly set in now; the school and work routine has become pretty established and the everything around us is looking absolutely stunning. This morning I decided to take a moment just to take it[...]
In our household there is one seasonal tradition we enjoy more than most; every year, we gather, roast and feast on sweet chestnuts. We live within acres of chestnut coppice so as you can imagine our woodland provides us with v[...]
The season of big changes is before us; we all know that Autumn is the season of change and beautiful transitions... In our home, there has been a HUGE transition this year with the start of school for our little birdy. I have[...]
Recently on my Instagram feed I touched on the changes that I have noticed in our woodland and whilst I too, am struggling with the seemingly non-existent Summer after the blocking high in Europe left us with rain for weeks, I am[...]
According to the calendar the first day of Spring arrived a week ago, it arived on a date set by those who need to record absolutes, but nature and the woodland is not influenced by man's set days. Instead, Spring a[...]
We have happily enjoyed our woodland together for nearly 10 years now; it is where Paul's oak framing business has always been, where we spent most weekends when renting various properties throughout our relationship. It was i[...]