I had the most lovely time recently running a small workshop at Brinscall Hall for three ladies who'd expressed an interest in learning...

Hello all..... I have news to share; After a patient wait for my ‘perfect’ growing space, and in a place that I’ve come to treasure, I’m...

I have often thought that there is a lost connection to the seasons amongst many, many people. When we don’t embrace a seasonal life, we...

Hello all I hope you're well. I'm newly introducing a new blended workshop for March that brings together the best of English seasonal...

Hello all Firstly, I wish you well for all that 2025 will bring your way It's a year that hopefully holds much promise for all of us. ...

Hello all Just a note to say I’m grateful beyond measure for the connections made this year, and my heartfelt thanks to you all for...

Hello all I'm adding a brief update about winter wreath workshops. All dates are now available to book. Places at Brinscall Hall are...

Hello wreath-makers, I’m sharing this note to let you know that I'm back at my favourite haunt again this year for another season of...

September song .. I'm grateful to all of you who came to chat and connect with me at Brinscall Hall today, home of the School of...

Winter wreath workshops are coming to Brinscall Hall on Saturday, 23rd November and again on Saturday 7th December. They will run from...

Late summer; holding centre... It seems as though we're on the cusp of our next seasonal shift. Late summer is softening it's edges to...

A new seasonal workshop: Autumn teaches us so many things ... It is the season of Rose-hips, mellow fruits, soft abundance in the form of...

A gentle afternoon of slow flower play at Brinscall Hall @practicalphilosophynw for my Taste of Summer workshop last week saw a wonderful...

There is nothing more I enjoy than walking through gardens in sunshine, sitting amongst friends and enjoying gentle conversation whilst...

Yesterday in the garden; catching my breath at all the green shoots in just a week’s worth of away time. Beautiful sun to lift the mood...

Today is the day of motherhood. It can be hard for many, but know this ; If you grow flowers, this includes you. You are vital to the...

As women, we’re so completely connected to the seasons. It flows through our bodies and runs deep inside our veins. Spring is our time to...

Woody notes, new growth, hints of promise and a time to release the sterile energies that no longer serve us. We move from Yin to Yang in...

We’re sitting on the very edge of hope. The first of the seasonal flowers are shining their light towards Spring. A new season, full of...

Freedom from the madness can be found amongst the trees; the lungs of the earth. Back in the Dale for some short term immersion in the...