Christopher Mockridge Frozen Dart As the beast from the east arrived in Devon we get to see something very rare. Chunks of ice floating down the river Dart! We saw this once before in the time that we have lived here but it was nowhere near as amazing as this.
Stunning scenes during today’s snowstorm, including ice across the entire width of the River Dart at Totnes.
Vitamin Sea In a week where the UK is expecting subzero temperatures and heavy snow, I have to remind myself to get some vitamin sea. We wrap up warm and take a walk along the South West coast path from Torquay to Thatchers Point. Much of the path between Meadfoot Beach and Thatcher’s Point has … Read more
As winter recedes behind us and we again enjoy longer days, lighter mornings and being outdoors more, we wanted to ring the change with a cheerful discount code! If you order anything from our online store pop this code into the coupon box to enjoy 20% off your basket. SpringIsNear The code is valid until … Read more
For many, including me, winter is the hardest time of year. I don’t mind the cold but do struggle with the dark. Therefore the earliest flash of new spring growth serves as natures messenger – this too will end. In many ways January is the toughest month, with all the warmth of the Christmas season … Read more
Having germinated several ‘conkers’ I’m now going to have a go at pleaching horse chestnut. Pleaching is training the trunks into pleasing shapes to create a unique garden feature that will delight for generations. I’ve raised these not-so-little saplings in self watering pots and have trimed the long tap roots so they can be grown … Read more
If you’re the kind of person (like me) who forgets house plants have a go at one of these easy to make automatic watering pots. Many plants benefit from having water available without being water logged, and these automatic waterers are ideal. Simply take a two litre fizzy drinks bottle, these tend to be tougher … Read more
The difficulty with the birbs is that once you become interested in them, you will be assimilated! However, persistence is fertile. Each day brings new challenges, and new millet. Each playtime brings us closer to home. Our continuing mission is to allow them to explore strange new worlds, beyond their familier boundaries, to seek out … Read more
We have sourced the most sacred Frankincense and Myrrh, Palo Santo and Copal and can supply these precious resins and woods from within the UK. Our incenses are sustainably produced and hand-picked for exceptional quality. Natural plant materials have been burned in ceremony for thousands of years, to clean the energies and refresh the spirit. … Read more
The breeding mop has been removed and we can finally count the fry. We have ten baby goldfish! It seemed a bit risky to just pull the mop out in case there were any fish caught up in it, so we cut the strands off one by one. They are starting to get more ‘colourful’, … Read more