When I lived in London, the canals were my favourite place to stay on touch with nature. I’d enjoy walking from Ladbroke Grove to Camden along the canal – and peer at the giraffes on my way way the zoo. Kensington Roof Gardens were another favourite, with beautiful landscaping to make you forget you were … Continue reading
There’s something particularly joyful about yellow flowers to me. On grey days, the dandelions are a welcome flash of colour. I never realised how lovely they are until I looked closely. Pay attention to the wildflowers around you, even if they’re growing through cracks in the pavement. The dandelions are particularly resilient… Continue reading
I’m a big fan of getting outdoors and learning from nature so I was excited to learn about some new research which is being undertaken by Loughborough University. Researchers hope to discover the developmental impact of outdoor learning through Forest Schools. The ‘Forest School’ concept originated in Scandinavia, where schools use woodland areas to hold outdoor … Continue reading
More and more flowers are going to seed. However, the berries are adding colour to the hedgerows, making birds (and jam makers) happy. Take time to appreciate the colours. Continue reading
Today, the world was tinted orange for many people in the UK. I didn’t capture the red sun or orange glow. However, I felt its stillness, and the strangeness of a new filter over all I saw. The autumn leaves were all the more orange, and red flowers vibrant in the tinted landscape. It passed, … Continue reading
The flowers may be going to seed but there are still plenty of beautiful things to be seen. Try spotting everything on this list over the course of the week. Autumn Leaves. Whether they’re turning the trees into colourful delights or crunching underfoot, there are beautiful leaves to be seen right now. Squirrels. October is … Continue reading
Autumn brings with it a host of crafting opportunities. Try one of these to celebrate the season. Make wax leaves. Melt beeswax over a double boiler (never in the microwave) then dip leaves in was and peg up to dry, either on the washing line or to a piece of string stretched over a cardboard … Continue reading
