Following Footsteps
How a family walk up Catbells reminded me where my own path began.
Grow, Gather and Feast
Growing and cooking plant based food from my garden in Scotland. Seasonal growing guides, monthly musings from my garden and delicious recipes 🌱
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Strawberry Season
The few precious weeks when breakfast begins in the garden, a duck moves into the strawberry patch, and every meal tastes of summer.
Gentle Hermione
On birthdays, gardens, and the parts of ourselves that remain unchanged.
The Flowers Will Come When They Are Ready
A June love letter to patience, peonies and the comfort of home.
June Melancholy and Rainbows
Leek and sauerkraut fritters and the tears after a wonderful weekend ends.
Broody Ducks and Fairy Eggs at our Scottish Cottage
Eleanor had one more surprise in store for us.
Honey Oat Bars and a Broody Duck
Finding comfort in small rituals, sweet baking, and the quiet company of readers.
Ten Minutes in the Garden
How small pockets of time, remembered springs, and a few sown seeds are helping the vegetable patch, and me, flourish.
Apple Blossom in my Scottish Cottage Garden
A wee tour of the apple trees in full bloom
Unexpected guests and garden treats
When family visit and rhubarb frangipane tart.