Previously I’ve found that January is a real trial of a month, seemingly never ending and redolent with rain, chilly … More
Category: The Wheel of the Year
Seasonal musings, photography and writings.
Winter, And Marking the Season
winter musings, and a shift of pace.
Rose in Winter
Rose liqueur and mincemeat – delicious!
Rosehip Recipes for Incoming Winter
Here in the valley, the days are drawing in, sunlight has that glorious golden syrup hue to it, and the … More
Lilac Bloom Honey
When we first moved into our cottage around 3 and a half years ago, the front hedge was all of … More
Spring Delights – Garden Soup
Here’s the last of the current batch of spring recipes I’ve been delighting in lately – this one is quick, … More
Spring Delights – Salt of the Earth
If, like me, you are inundated by abundant nettles, ground elder and jack by the hedge, don’t despair! There are … More
Spring Delights – Nettle Juice
Having come through another bad bout of depression just recently, I’ve been really enjoying and valuing my time spent with … More
Spring Recipes – Jack by the Hedge Pesto, Variation Two
This month has finally seen some better weather here in the Wolds, and in the garden the herbs are finally … More
Nature, and the Passage of Time
The older I get, the more aware I become of the passage of time, and how odd it is to … More