Butchers Broom is a sign of ancient woodland and thrives in the shadow of old trees. Its name originated from the practice of using mature stems tied together to clean butchers' blocks. Moreover, it possesses antiseptic qualities that would be transferred onto the block. Butcher's Broom is also known as Knee Holly because of its evergreen prickles and growing to knee height, but it isn't related to holly. In fact, it is part of the lily family.

Although honey fungus is devastating to its host, it adds to biodiversity, creating a dead wood habitat. It is most significant on beech...

When we overthink a topic or a choice, we tend to struggle with our 'what if's' and 'am I worthy?' We go back and forth weighing the pros and cons, adding more questions on top, often leading us to believe that it's not a good idea or getting side-tracked by the additional questions and losing sight of the initial query! (Just writing this makes me feel tired! 😆) However, this is a common pattern we all engage in when analysing decisions, thoughts, emotions, and feelings sol

This is a really lovely Christmas gift to give to loved ones and easy to make. After all, Christmas isn't Christmas without some Irish Cream, and this recipe makes 2.5 litres, so plenty for gifts and you too! (Just don't count the calories!)

I have so much gratitude for being able to spend so much time in nature and call it my job 🙏 After a walk in the autumnal woodland this...

A repeated pattern I see within my work is people trying to get approval from parents, and some have been seeking it all their lives. Being a blood relative doesn't guarantee their support, physical presence, or that you must conform to their ways. Accepting this realisation can be the most challenging aspect. It may resemble a grieving process when you release the longing for parental support, especially if you have held onto this longing into adulthood. If a parent doesn't

Taking a lesson from the trees, As they gently cast their autumn leaves, The golden sun lights the trodden way, On this cool and...

Most people would say it's a grey day, but my walk was bursting with colour! The woodland was so still in the letting go of autumn, apart...

Foxes are one of my favorite woodland animals and are now one of the few forest predators left, persecuted only by man. Foxes have adapted well to live in towns and cities where they are seen as vermin, raiding bins and generally making a nuisance, noise, and mess. However, they have been pushed out of their natural habitats, and we need to remember that we created this issue. During October and November, the bravest of the siblings venture off to establish their own territor

There is often disapproval from others about me taking folk to meet really ancient trees in the woodlands. It's almost like they must...

Its official, the darker evenings are here, but don't head into the winter with dread, wrap up warm and embrace the fire festivals! There is something about the smell of bonfires this time of year, maybe it is awakening an ancestral memory locked away in my DNA to feel the need to stare at the flames with the aromatic combination of cold air and wood smoke.

The autumn is such a wonderful time to walk in the forest, and although I have reduced the amount of walks, I am now offering them to you...

Samhain (pronounced Sow-win) is a Celtic Pagan celebration, to welcome the last of the harvest and to embrace the dark half of the year. It is celebrated halfway between the autumn and winter equinox. Being in the fields all day bringing in the last of the harvest, the home hearth fires would be left to burn out. Samhain celebrations would start at night fall with a community fire, bringing villagers and farmers together to celebrate. They would all take a flame from the fire

My energy healing work started with animals and they are still my greatest teachers, but I want to give you a few tips on how to reduce the fear in your upset animals when the fireworks start to whizz and bang. Before you turn your attention to your animal, there are a few things you have to consider. Firstly, your animals that live in your house with you are still getting used to the fact that in the past few days you have decided to start doing everything an hour earlier th

The crab apple tree (Malus Sylvestris) is our only native apple tree here in the UK. These beautifully gnarly, small trees live to about 100 years old and can be found growing in moist well-drained soil. They can also be found in wild hedges bearing their beautiful fruit or delicate flowers depending the time of the year. The true crab apple is scarce as the trees that we recognise are often cross pollinated with other apple species. True crab apples have very small fruit whi

The healing work I offer is unique with very positive results. It's not necessarily about hopping on the therapy couch and letting me get...

At this time of year I start to crave immune boosting soups with yummy seasonal vegetables, and there is one soup friends and family request from me this time of year. My Squash, sweet potato, ginger and orange soup. If you buy these ingredients organic and fresh, (My lovely friend Kate from 4 acre farm gave me a squash https://www.four-acre.farm/ ) They will really support your body this time of year with anti inflammatory properties, heart health, skin health and eye heal

It's been a magical couple of days in nature. I am so lucky to have such special people around me, to enjoy the beauty of the forest...

Do you feel the power of the full moon?

As a folk healer and nature therapist, I see patterns and synchronicities with behaviours, illnesses and wellness! Just recently, there...