Our Farm Diary & Blog

This is something I've been talking about a lot recently, I think it's because we're moving into the darker nights when a lot of people can feel even more lonely and possibly because I'm dealing with more and more people on a daily basis, I'm exposed to the reality that we have never had more ways to talk to each other, and yet many of us feel oddly unheard. A message can cross the world in half a second, which is great... to some extent. A thumbs-up emoji can end a conversat

We've recently done a podcast episode titled The Art of a Granny Hobby, but I felt that is needed an accompanying blog post too, especially as we move into the darker nights when people's mental health can take a dip. If you haven't listened to it already, you can now on Spotify or YouTube by clicking below! A “granny hobby” sounds quaint until life starts to feel too loud, too fast, and too bright. Then knitting a row, stirring jam, writing a letter, or tending a pot of herb

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

We often hear that procrastination is the enemy of productivity, it gets a bad reputation, sometimes even thought as a habit that steals time and focus. Society pushes us to fill every moment with action, yet, rushing through tasks can sometimes stifle creativity. What if delaying action, when done thoughtfully, actually helps unlock fresh ideas and better results? What if the constant rush is dulling our creative edge? Slowing down and allowing ourselves to procrastinate ca

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

If you follow us on social media (if not, please do!), you'll have seen that at the beginning of the week we launched something we've been busy working on and are very excited to share with you, 'The Considered Living Collective'. The Considered Living Collective is a space where living a considered, slower paced, seasonal life is both explored and celebrated. It’s no secret that the speed of modern life is contributing to the decline in people’s mental health, yet it can som