Hello, We hope you're very well and that you're managing to keep cool if you're somewhere that's been affected by the recent heatwaves. Summertime and Butterflies: Summertime and butterflies go together and, if you're in the UK, perhaps you'd like to take part in the Big Butterfly Count, which is underway until Sunday, August 7th.…
Hello, In the May section of our book we write about the seasonal topics of springtime, planting and bees, while later in the book we suggest leaving some gardening tasks undone to help wildlife flourish. All of which leads nicely on to telling you about the campaign run in the UK by the charity Plantlife,…
Hello, Today, to mark the close of Women's History Month, we have a selection of books about women to share with you. They are filled with stories of inspiring, memorable and interesting lives: from an 18th century celebrity, to unsung women who made remarkable contributions in medicine, sport and social justice, via pioneers of…
Hello, What is your favourite colour? This month is often associated with red - roses, ribbons, hearts and the other symbols of St Valentine's Day. Traditionally, though, purple is February's colour; the flower of the month is the violet and the birthstone the amethyst, said to signify peace and serenity and provide courage when…
Hello, We hope that you are enjoying January so far but we know that, especially in the northern hemisphere, the combination of cold, wet weather and dark days can sap the energy and enthusiasm of us all. So, today we'd like to share a simple activity that can help get your morning off to…
Hello, Have you come across the exercise system known as Pilates? If not, we hope that today's post will...
Hello, This month we're thinking about simple pleasures. Over the last eighteen months, we've probably all...