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A space to explore joy through nature, creating botanical arts and crafts, sharing nature books, and making beautiful food from plants, with a special love for edible flowers.
Providing support with growing kits
Can you help me provide growing kits and / or creative plant based activities to a charity that supports people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? A couple of weeks ago I put together...
My journey to Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
I distinctly remember the first time I noticed the significant positive effect that gardening has on my body and mind. I even spoke it out loud at the time. I also remember years later when I...
Rose infused hand salve…and plant nostalgia
When the roses are in bloom I smell them all the time. Their scent is so delicious that ideally I'd like the flower to be as big as my head so I could bury my face right inside it, close my eyes and...
That thing you’re feeling… It’s biophilia
There are times when our hearts yearn for mountain views or to be surrounded by tall trees. Some of us might crave a coastal escape, listening to the waves and breathing in the salty air. Some of us...
Windowsill herb pesto
I once heard a chef on Radio 4 say that to make pesto you can use any green herb, any nuts and any cheese. The other guests on the culinary programme gasped in horror at such a controversial...
The first rose – Primrose
When I look around my garden at the moment, there are waves of pretty crocuses, cheery daffodils and pink blossom appearing on the trees but the real show stealers are the primroses. Through the...
