Rose Hips (Rosa spp.)
Rose hips grow abundantly in hedgerows and are ripe and ready for foraging in Autumn. Found underneath the petals of the rose, they look...
Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus)
Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) are a popular foraging fruit in autumn due to their abundance in hedgerows. They taste good and have...
Foraging: Part 1 - how to
Nature really does provide for us. Seasonal foods provide nutrients relevant to support us with seasonal health issues. For example,...
How travel enhances your wellbeing
If you’ve been lucky enough to travel recently, take some time to reflect on how it’s benefited you and if you can implement anything...
What is Shinrin-yoku and why is it good for you?
What is Shinrin-yoku? Shinrin-yoku AKA forest bathing is the Japanese practice of bathing your senses in the beauty of a forest, woods,...
The wellbeing benefits of visiting galleries and museums
Research has shown that visiting an art gallery or museum can greatly benefit your wellbeing by reducing anxiety and depression,...
What’s growing in your garden: Focus on Strawberries
Strawberry (Fragaria) Part of the rose family, it is not surprising that strawberries symbolise, love, sensuality and purity. They...
The wellbeing benefits of cooking traditional family recipes
Cooking is a selfcare activity that nourishes us: physically by eating freshly prepared ingredients; and emotionally by relieving stress...
The wellbeing benefits of foraging for flowers, branches and greenery
We all know how being in nature is good for our sense of wellbeing and that bringing small pieces of nature into our indoor environment...
Add some Zing to your Summer: it’s time to activate, create and manifest
Working with energy of summer Here in the Northern hemisphere, the summer season has begun. Longer, lighter and warmer days mean that...
