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
Recently I set up a poll on Instagram stories asking what people would like to see more of on my feed as well as here; more nature posts or more about us around our home. The result was pretty much 50/50, I did however pick up[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Simple, Homespun style on a Misty Morning - Laura Ashley Most would be surprised to hear that it is often the misty, moody days here in our woodland that feed my soul. The muted birdsong, the gentle light and the absolu[...]
Autumn is coming to an end; the days are certainly getting colder, the trees losing more and more leaves. Gradually the woods will loose the warm palette of Autumn colours, the copper carpet of leaves on the ground will turn to m[...]
Autumn has well and truly set in now, here in the woods every morning there is change, the trees are shedding their leaves, the mornings feel quiet and still. On sunny days, the woodland is drenched in sunlight and even the foggie[...]
Every season has it's magic, but there is no better time to live in the woods than Autumn. This morning, after I took my little girl to nursery, I took a walk through our woodland. It was just what I needed after the fast p[...]