The Slow Beginnings of Wildlife Gardening in Early Spring Wildlife gardening in early spring can feel slow to begin, especially when the sky is still heavy and endlessly grey. Last year’s stems, those that weren’t…
The Metabolic Mutiny Somewhere between raising children, managing life, and assuming my body and I were on reasonably good terms — now that I eat kefir yogurt and kale — my metabolism quietly rewrote all…
January this year has been about taking things easy, adapting to the season, and honouring nature. I’ve been wintering in the wildlife garden — and in the woods. Last Saturday I got turfed out of…
Why New Year’s Resolutions Are Rubbish After countless failed attempts at the whole new year, new me thing, I’ve finally decided that New Year’s resolutions are rubbish.This year, I’ve resolved not to make any at…
🌙 The winter solstice arrives quietly for me The winter solstice arrives in the UK without fanfares or fireworks, tucked quietly into the shadows of the much brighter Christmas celebrations. And yet, for many of…
⭐ A Midlife Guide to Keeping Calm at Christmas Welcome to the inner sanctuary of the Middle-Aged and Slightly Overwhelmed Club. Here I present a midlife guide to keeping calm at Christmas that doesn’t involve…
Manifesting in Midlife – How Hard Can It Be? At the beginning of the year, I set myself a challenge — Manifesting in Midlife. I do like a good challenge. Inspired by a Scarlett Thomas…
Have you ever felt inspired to try gardening by the moon? Or do you already follow this practice? After a recent experience, I’ve decided to dip my toe into the water and give it a…
The best way, in my opinion, to deal with the challenges of life is to have a plan. Win the lottery, buy an island, live happily ever after. If only. Actually, my plan is a…
Simple, Doable, Human Mental Health Day 2025 — a gentle reminder to pause World Mental Health Day 2025 has arrived — a gentle reminder to pause and practise a little self-care as the days grow…