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January's Newsletter
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...

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 27, 20254 min read


The sacred Yew Tree.
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

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 23, 20254 min read


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

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 20, 20252 min read


How to connect to your spirit guides.
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

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 19, 20251 min read


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

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 15, 20252 min read


𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒎𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓?
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...

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 15, 20251 min read


The spectacular sparrowhawk.
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

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 14, 20252 min read


How to easy the winter blues naturally.
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.

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 9, 20254 min read
A winter wander at the tall trees arboretum, New Forest
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...

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 7, 20252 min read


What is Nature Therapy, with New Forest Nature and Nurture?
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...

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 6, 20253 min read


Wassailing
"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...

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 4, 20253 min read
Hair ice
The past couple of days have been perfect conditions for hair ice fungus. This is a rare phenomenon as it needs exacting conditions. The...

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 4, 20251 min read


The wonders of winter
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....

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Happy New Year!!!
Well, here we are, another year full of good intentions and hope, with a need to detox after all the indulgence. In January, as the trees rest and the ground is saturated, I tread lightly to avoid disturbing the slumbering landscape, with the forest floor cradling the drowsy woodland. The sap has receded deep into the earth, and fungi have been effectively clearing away the forest debris. Amidst the mud and puddles are beech masts and fallen leaves, along with wind-tossed bra

Jen Blaxall.
Jan 1, 20252 min read
A foggy Fritham,
Back from my Christmas break and I had barely unpacked before I pulled on my boots and headed out to the forest, it only takes a few days...

Jen Blaxall.
Dec 28, 20243 min read


The Holly King.
I challenge you to find a holly tree in the New Forest that doesn't bare marks from ponies teeth.

Jen Blaxall.
Dec 27, 20243 min read


The New Forest point to point.
The New Forest point to point is a huge boxing day event, not just for the commoners, but for locals who like to go along and spectate...

Jen Blaxall.
Dec 26, 20241 min read


December's Newsletter.
This month, we successfully avoided bad weather and enjoyed a lovely walk at Setthorns, exploring diverse habitats, as well as walks at...

Jen Blaxall.
Dec 22, 20245 min read


I wish you all a magical Christmas!
Merry Christmas, and thank you for all your support and good wishes. I am taking a break over the Christmas period and will be off grid...

Jen Blaxall.
Dec 22, 20241 min read


New forest walk in the winter sun.
What a wonderful afternoon of winter sun. I can really start to feel the energy of the winter solstice as I start to slow and step away...

Jen Blaxall.
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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