The silver birch, often referred to as the lady of the woods, is characterised by her luminous bark and delicate, flowing branches. In winter, while the forest remains still and grey, she gracefully sways in the breeze with her silvery white bark. The silver birch supports a variety of fungi; polypore's frequently adorn her trunk during this season, and the fly agaric, known for its classic red and white appearance, tends to fruit around her roots in the autumn.

The vibrant yellow gorse flower adds a cheerful splash of colour on a dreary day. This remarkable evergreen supports a wide range of...

What a glorious afternoon to go walking in the footsteps of smugglers and witches! Highcliffe was less about barrels of rum and...

You will find below a downloadable walking route of Minstead village. This is only a short walk, but it is steeped in interesting history.

After my previous article about Imbolc, some of you have asked for a better understanding of the wheel of the year. The wheel of the year...

February is when nature takes a stretch and starts to awaken from her slumber. Signs of the awakening are starting to come into our awareness with drumming woodpeckers, calling foxes, song rehearsals by woodland birds, and snowdrops and wild garlic just starting to push through the ground. Hazel catkins shimmer on trees, and silver birch turn their soft and floaty stems burgundy against the muted winter colours.

Imbolc is an ancient festival that falls on the 1st of February. Imbolc translates to "in the belly" as Mother Earth is pregnant with seeds of life, it is associated with lambing season and marks the halfway point between the winter solstice (yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). It is the time of year when nature is starting to stir from her slumber, and woodpeckers start to awaken the trees with their drumming. Snowdrops push through the ground, and daffodils are starting

We are almost at the end of January (finally!!) And we have had all sorts of weather, but we have still managed to get out on fully...

Many of us regard the yew tree as mystical due to its connections with churchyards, sacred sites, and its remarkable longevity. Often living up to 2000 years, yew trees frequently predate the churches themselves. For the Celts and Druids, the yew was sacred, representing longevity, regeneration, protection, fertility, and magic, and these trees would have been planted on sites that were sacred. Yew trees hold deep symbology within Christian belief too. These sacred trees have

For generations, we have watched over you, dear humans. We provide you with food, shelter, fire, wood, and medicine. Yet, do you...

Have you explored all the podcasts, attended the workshops, and listened to the talks, yet you still find it challenging to connect with your spirit guide? Let me explain, the issue isn't your connection; it's the language used to describe connecting to your guides that's letting you down. Tap on the picture below to listen to the audio and I will explain how to comprehend the connection you already have. It's uncommon for them to physically appear or communicate a message in

Today, I went with a lovely friend to recce the spiritual and sacred sites guided walk at Breamore. The dense fog which was forecast...

Have you noticed on your walks that some of the trees still have hold of their autumn leaves? Beech and oak trees are particularly good...

Male sparrowhawk - Photo by https://pixabay.com/users/gabriaile55-2600619 This time of year, you may have a visit to your garden by a sparrowhawk. Being territorial birds they will use your garden as a regular fly-through but in the colder months, when you are feeding the garden birds, this becomes easy pickings for them. Research indicates that the presence of sparrowhawks does not lead to a decline in garden bird species, challenging the common belief that sparrowhawks sign

With the celebrations and festivities over and the decorations put away for another year, despite having passed the shortest day, the winter blues often seem to grip us in January. Turning to nature for solutions is the easiest and most natural method to alleviate these feelings.

A walk I avoid at the busy times is the tall trees arboretum, but it is a beautiful winter walk. The sweet smell of pine as the resin...

I have worked with nature all my life, even before I had a full awareness of what I was doing. These days I am very much aware that Mother Nature is my partner, support and best friend in my work, play and times of emotional support. She reminds me that not everything in life needs structure and things can bloom and evolve more beautifully with flow. this is the guidance I take from Mother Nature when I offer Nature Therapy.

"Old apple tree, we'll wassail thee' And hoping thou wilt bear. The Lord does know where we shall be, To be merry another year. To blow...

The past couple of days have been perfect conditions for hair ice fungus. This is a rare phenomenon as it needs exacting conditions. The...

A breathtaking morning with brilliant sunshine and a hoar frost. Ponies basked in the sun to warm up after a chilly night in the forest....