With October comes some of the most celebrated flavours and scents of autumn – squash, cinnamon, apples and log fires. It’s an atmospheric month with crisp, misty mornings, fiery colours ...
Linked to slow gardening, which promotes a deeper connection to the seasons and natural world, and slow food, which champions local, seasonal produce, the slow flowers movement is another offshoot ...
‘Tis the season to be merry as December has arrived, and advent has begun. This month, our thoughts turn to Christmas dinners, mince pies and recipes infused with fragrant spices ...
The start of November follows the clocks going back. We all enjoy an extra hour in bed for that weekend, but this annual event reminds us that the evenings are ...
To embrace slow living is to embrace a mindset. This mindset encompasses all areas of our lives and can be applied to everything from what we wear to how we ...
Creating a floral wreath is the perfect slow living project. It’s a particularly mindful activity that requires time, patience and creativity – especially if you’re drying your own foliage. Decorating ...
There has been something of a renaissance for dried flowers and foliage. A clever way to extend the life of cut flowers and add natural elements to rooms with low ...
Seasonal eating means buying and cooking fresh food that is at its best at a particular time of year. Of course, most of us would struggle to be without bananas ...
