How to Maintain Resilience in the Depths of Winter
January is often a difficult month for many, with the Christmas festivities behind us and we are in the depths of winter. The days still seem dark and spring and …
Mixed messages – is it winter or spring?
Over the last few weeks I have been watching buds appearing on trees and bulbs pushing up through the earth to reveal the glory of snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. I …
Daffodils in December – Environmental Changes and Flexibility
On one of my walks during the Christmas break – between the downpours and sometimes during them! – I noticed a tree bursting into blossom, the bobbing yellow heads of …
Wellbeing and Resilience Breath of Fresh Air
The weather had been wet and blustery leading up to our Spring Breath of Fresh Air® and I was checking the weather forecast regularly.
How Deep Are Your Roots?
What amazing weather we have had this autumn. It feels in many ways that the autumn has only just started as the summer lasted so long – I can’t believe …
Happy New Year
I was lucky to take a holiday between Christmas and New Year. It was a time to spend with family and friends, to catch up on a few jobs around …
Budding Potential
Last summer I looked after a neighbour’s garden while she was away on holiday. I was surprised and delighted when I heard the doorbell ring a few days after she …
Change and Daylight Hours
As an early bird I have got used to eating my breakfast with the light on and have enjoyed watching the sun rise on the winter mornings. In the late …
Loud Silence – Part Three
As part of our Breath of Fresh Air® approach when working with a group we often spend part of our journey walking in silence and I am fascinated by the …
Regaining Perspective
Yesterday I ventured to Savill Gardens to prepare for our Christmas Breath of Fresh Air and to walk the route. When I am preparing in this way I start with …