There are so many joys to rock pooling with teens. Don’t get me wrong. I loved it when they were little and busy discovering nature for the first time. There is nothing quite like seeing something through their fresh eyes and hearing the excitement. So much glee, but, hands down, […]
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Small Copper butterfly – my Sunday Photo
This is a small copper butterfly. It is tiny compared to my index finger. I found it in one of the greenhouses yesterday. I pushed it slightly with my finger to check it was still alive and it strode on to my finger without a second thought. Admittedly, my finger […]
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orchid – country living
Last year, I bought an orchid from the last chance shelf at our local garden centre. I was optimistic. I bought a clear pot, orchid feed and soil. Everything to give it the best chance I could. It died soon after, taking a formally thriving, neighbouring cyclamen with it. It […]
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Felted acorns – how to make them
Hands up who wants to make a felted acorn or 10? Aren’t they adorable? The perfect nature craft, using natural materials. Most of it can be picked up for free. I used sheep’s fleece for the base and needle-felted dyed merino wool over the top, for a splash of colour. […]
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