Hello, It’s been such a long time since I wrote to you! I hope you are well and enjoying this time in the middle of the year. I always see midyear as a new beginning, a good time for fresh ideas, almost a second chance at a new year without the hectic time the newContinue reading “Big plans and an overdue catch up”
Tag Archives: Seasonal living
Brisbane life, our first 6 (or so) months
A seasonal journal entry written in the middle of our first winter back in Australia. Hello dear friends, its been such a long time since I wrote to you here in my seasonal journal! I have been talking for months about getting back into writing here, and today is the day. I can’t quite believeContinue reading “Brisbane life, our first 6 (or so) months”
Big News for The Fox and Dingo
Hello, It’s been at least 6 months since I last wrote in my seasonal journal. This growing season has flown by, and while I’ve been capturing what I can with my camera, I haven’t quite felt inspired to write, for one big reason in particular. This season has been wonderful. I am so happy toContinue reading “Big News for The Fox and Dingo”
Valentines Day & February Flowers
A seasonal journal entry reflecting on the sustainability of the floral industry, on Valentines Day Hello friends, I hope you’re having a cosy Sunday today. I’ve been out in the rain cutting Helleborus and foliage from our garden, which are now conditioning for our Valentines orders. It’s a wet, wild February day here in Salisbury,Continue reading “Valentines Day & February Flowers”
Our plans for this growing season, and some little winter joys.
A seasonal journal entry reflecting on winter joys and sharing our plans for 2022. Hello, and a very (late) happy new year! I hope you’re all well and having a good start to the year. It’s been a while since I wrote in this space, yet I really want to write and share here withContinue reading “Our plans for this growing season, and some little winter joys.”
Late Summer
A seasonal journal entry reflecting on a difficult growing season so far. Hello, and welcome to those of you who are new around here. It’s been around 5 month since I’ve written a blog post, and this journal entry will be a little different to previous ones I’ve written. More of a reflection on theContinue reading “Late Summer”
March
A seasonal journal entry written in the early days of spring. March brings with it the beginning of spring and most importantly the return of the flowers. The beautiful early spring flowers arrived just in time for Mothering Sunday this year. Having a small amount of flowers to harvest and arrange with has made meContinue reading “March”
February
A seasonal journal entry written in the final weeks of winter. February really is the month of ups and downs, backwards and forwards. Like a roller-coaster that gently climbs up toward a bright blue sky, then falls so fast straight back down to earth, with some twists and turns along the way. The early daysContinue reading “February”
January
A seasonal journal in the middle of winter Since moving to the UK in 2016, I have always found January to be the hardest month of the year. We go from December’s festivities full of cheer, colourful lights and Christmas trees. Then comes January, appearing as the bearer of a long, dark, cold month. TheContinue reading “January”