Planting the Seed

Consider the Lily: Sight, Nature and Wellness

Nature

From shimmering water and vaulted natural cathedrals to threats of teeth, poison and insecurity, our eye sight, and the things we see have a profound impact on our wellbeing. Here, we explore the relationship between eyesight, nature and health.

Coming to Our Senses

Nature

How we experience nature through the five big guys...

Garden Medicine: Our favourite garden cures

Craft

Some of our favourite herbal cures found close to home

An Invitation to Weeds and Wildness

Nature

To weed, or not to weed? This is the question, alongside why do we fear them, how has our relationship to nature changed over millenia, and how should we view weeds in the future.

How to build a reclaimed stone fire pit

Craft

As summer fades into autumn and the nights begin to draw in, it’s the perfect time to enjoy your outdoor space around a cozy fire. Here's how to build a reclaimed stone fire pit.

In Search of a Nature Cure

Inspire

How gardening and nature connection might transform our mental health

Kids Calendar – August

Inspire

A range of free and paid for local events and activities for kids this summer.

Natural Farming with Joshua Sparkes

Inspire

We really enjoyed a lively and inspiring talk on Natural Farming by Joshua Sparkes at Charleston Festival last month. Joshua’s talk focused on how we can produce nutritious food in healthy soil by working harmoniously with nature gently and without disturbing biological functions.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Inspire

How rewilding our human experience can make for better lives and a healthier planet

Field Trip

Craft

This is where our Sweet Chestnut wood comes from. This is a charcoal sketch we made from Chestnut charcoal burned here in an area of Coppicing woodland we visited today. On the left is Greenwood craftsman Rich and his daughter carving together in their work area.