The word Snowdrop featured a lot in the lists of Spring words you sent me.
They are the first signs that Spring is underway. If you have never been on a snowdrop walk you should add it to your bucket list of things to do. The one I went to was beautiful, serene and illuminating; full of pretty reminders of disappearing icy white weather and fresh green times ahead.
Every year at Easter, there is a rumour that if you believe and have been good, a rabbit will bring you a basket full of chocolate eggs and sometimes will hide them for you to find. Eggs and rabbits, both interestingly symbols of fertility. Lots of you suggested the Easter rabbit as a favourite Spring…
Wildlife loves leaf litter. As a gardener I like it too. It enriches the soil and gives me mulch. I gather the leaves and pile them at the back of my border. Then I wait and wonder who might enjoy them. That’s a tale for another day. For today let’s concentrate on the rich earth…
‘The proof of the Winter Wreath is in the hanging’ to put a topical twist on a very old proverb.
Hygge is about intentional living. Those of you know me, know I like to cook and eat. This year our garden produce has enabled me to intentionally connect with it’s yield. I have been more mindful during kitchen preparation, cooking, and eating and it’s meant so much more.
It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it.” – John Burroughs
I don’t know about you but I’ve sometimes found it hard to relax this year. So, I’m going to share with you through this Winter Wreath my tips to create hygge this winter in the hope that the New Year will start off right. It’s a Danish word (pronounced “hoo-ga”), and its that feeling of…
