Our Farm Diary & Blog

Do you ever feel like there seems to be an unspoken expectation that summer should be extraordinary? The perfect photos, packed calendars, and even expensive days out... While some might enjoy and even thrive on this, it really isn't the only way to embrace and enjoy summer. Somewhere along the way, the season that invites us to ensure that we are present and soak up fleeting moments has become another thing that has to be 'done well'. If you ask me, summer doesn't have to be

Now, it's no secret I'm more of an autumn person, especially as someone who lives with PMLE, the sun and I don't always get on... But there's something beautifully special about the Summer Solstice. The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year, a moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. This event has fascinated people for thousands of years, inspiring celebrations, rituals, and a deep connection to nature. People came together to honour this moment

Life often pulls us in many directions. We hear advice to work harder, eat #healthier, #exercise more, and enjoy life to the fullest, whilst making sure we get enough sleep, maintain #relationships etc. Yet, extremes in any area can lead to #stress, #burnout, or dissatisfaction. The key to a fulfilling life lies in balance, as my Great Grandfather used to say 'everything in moderation'. This approach helps us enjoy the good things without tipping into excess or deprivation. T

February often gets overlooked. It’s the shortest month of the year, squeezed between the cold of January and the promise of spring in March. A stepping stone waiting to be jumped across, with very few people stopping to admire the view on the way. Yet, February holds a unique charm that deserves more attention. It is a month filled with renewal, connection, and a celebration of love in many forms. We felt February deserved a little love letter of it's own, inviting you to ap

Winter often carries a reputation for cold, darkness, and lack of life. Yet, beneath the surface, it offers a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and prepare for #growth. Learning to embrace #winter as a season of #rejuvenation can transform how we approach challenges and change. This post explores how to master the art of wintering by understanding its rhythms, nurturing yourself, and finding meaning in quiet moments. Embracing the Winter Rhythms #Wintering is more than en

It's no secret that as autumn and winter set in, many people feel mixed emotions ranging from fatigue and lack of energy to full blown sadness. In this post we've included five easy ways to help cope as the nights draw in. If we look at the principles of slow, seasonal living, we're encouraged to embrace the longer nights as a time of reflection, self care, creativity and most importantly, as a time of reset. Many people don't realise it, but during the spring and summer, the