An early summer outing to The Vyne
It's been a bit of a damp start to the summer, hasn't it? It has felt bit of a shock to the system after all the glorious sunshine we had in the sp...
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The Elder Ushers In the Summer
The hawthorn flowers may have faded, but the elder has taken on the floral mantle with gusto. The hedgerows continue to brim into early summer, fro...
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Where the Wild Rose Grows
As we bid farewell to May, June has been welcomed in with glorious displays of wild roses in the hedgerows wherever I walk. Are they more prolific ...
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The Odd-Ball Yarn Sale
In-store only – Saturday 7th June If you love the thrill of a good rummage and the promise of a yarny bargain, our Odd-Ball Sale is for you! This S...
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A Midsummer Day of Creativity
Thursday 26th June · 10am – approx. 3:45pmOnly six places available · £75 (beta price) A few days after the summer solstice, I’ll be opening the do...
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Desire Paths
This week the grass in the fields was cut short – but even now, the old path remains. A strong line, still visible where footsteps have worn the wa...
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The May Tree
As a May child, I’ve always felt a special kinship with the May Tree - the hawthorn. Right now, the hedgerows are festooned with celebratory garlan...
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One Minute of Birdsong for International Dawn Chorus Day
Sunday Ramble – 5th MayInternational Dawn Chorus Day Today is International Dawn Chorus Day, so I wandered down to the end of my garden at 5.30am, ...
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May Day: A Morning Walk Through the Green Lane
May Day: The Turning of the Year May Day – or Beltane, as it was known in the old calendar – once marked the start of summer. A festival of bonfire...
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Dandelions - a joyful childhood folklore favourite
At this time of year, this field near my home in Somerset is carpeted with dandelions. As I walked through it a few days ago, I was transported ba...
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Shades of Inspiration in the Hedgerow: Two Spring Palettes to Knit With
The hedgerows are absolutely bursting with life at the moment. The warm, sunny weather we enjoyed at the start of the month brought out early bloss...
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🌿 Oak Before Ash: A Summer Forecast in the Trees
Ash before oak you’re in for a soak,Oak before ash you’re in for a splash. One of our Tuesday stitch-night regulars shared this bit of old weather...
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