I always get a little nervous in Autumn as the days shorten and the rain falls. Did I get enough time in the garden and in the woods, walking, camping and hiking, soaking up the rays of sun? Did I notice the bees disappearing inside the Comfrey flowers with tiny satchels of pollen on their legs?
Read MoreIn times like these, it's especially easy to get busy and dismiss the "luxury" of getting outside and being in Nature. But this is when we need it most. I've found myself getting wrapped up in worry and expectations about all that I should do, but for most of us, the causes that we’re fighting for are a marathon, not a sprint--so we need to take time to rejuvenate and ground ourselves. And the comfort and wisdom we find among the trees may be more than we realize.
Read MoreEach herb has its own kind of beauty, but for me, there are few that can beat calendula. I started growing these sunny yellow and orange flowers in my garden several years ago and I fell in love with them so much that I now have an entire raised bed and several border areas dedicated to them. Do I need all that calendula?
Read More"Jessica Paige creates a beautiful evocation of the forest scene, animated by a rich and colourful range of Russian folk characters and nature spirits....A treat to read!"
Cherry Gilchrist, author of 'Russian Magic'
