Seasonal Diary

Hedgerow and Moor how to record signs of nature in your nature journal
Why you should keep a nature journal
Discover what to record in your nature journal in late summer, from British hedgerow plants and wildlife to folklore, seasonal changes and August nature journal prompts. Learn how to observe... Read more...
Five reasons to go outside at dusk in July and late summer
Five reasons to go outside at dusk in July and late summer
I stepped outside at dusk last night for ten minutes and saw more wildlife than I had seen all day. There were well over fifty moths on a single buddleia... Read more...
Hedgerow and Moor July Almana the dog days of summer
What are The Dog Days of Summer — Sirius, the Dog Star,
The Dog Days of Summer run from the 3rd of July to the 11th of August — 40 days tied to the heliacal rising of Sirius, the Dog Star, the... Read more...
How to see fairies the 17th century manuscripts in the Bodleian Library with step-by-step instructions
How to see fairies the 17th century manuscripts in the Bodleian Library with step-by-step instructions
The Bodleian Library in Oxford holds several 17th century manuscripts containing step-by-step instructions for seeing fairies. Elias Ashmole's manuscript MS 1406, dated around 1600, includes a recipe for fairy ointment... Read more...
An old manuscript
What is the The Nine Herbs Charm? — a 10th century Anglo-Saxon healing spell, the god Woden, and the hedgerow plant named oldest of all herbs
The Nine Herbs Charm is a 10th century Anglo-Saxon healing spell recorded in the Lacnunga manuscript, now held in the British Library as Harley MS 585. It names nine hedgerow... Read more...
the hedgerow and June almanac zine featuring dog roses
The dog rose in the British hedgerow — folk names, the briar rose, and why the ancient Greeks thought it could cure a mad dog
The dog rose — Rosa canina is the most common wild rose in the British hedgerow, and it has over sixty recorded folk names including briar rose, pixy-pears and witches'... Read more...
Elderflower cordial on a rustic table
The elder tree in the British hedgerow — folklore, folk names, and what to do with the flowers
The elder is in flower on the lanes in Cornwall this week. You can smell it before you see it, its sweet and slightly sharp at the same time, somewhere... Read more...
Red campion magical fairy plants pop the hedgerow
The fairy plants of the May hedgerow - stitchwort, red campion, and what the old stories say
Walk any Cornish lane in May and you will pass them without thinking twice. Small white stars threading through the hedge. Deep rose-pink on tall downy stems. Two of the... Read more...
Daisies growing wild on a lawn
Why we need more than 'No Mow May'
Why We Need More Than “No Mow May” Each spring, roadsides and gardens begin to shimmer with daisies, buttercups, self-heal, clover, speedwell and dandelions. Bees return to the air. Hoverflies... Read more...
Full moon lunar gardening guide
Lunar gardening guide, what to sow and plant by the moon
Learn what to sow, plant and grow in April 2026 using UK moon phases. This practical lunar gardening guide breaks down each stage of the month, helping you time sowing,... Read more...
Hedgerow and moor guide on how to start a nature journal
Nature Journaling for Beginners UK how to start and maintain a nature journal habit!
A simple guide to nature journalling for beginners in the UK. Discover what to record, how to start a nature journal, and how to track seasonal changes in spring through... Read more...
Foraging for spring flowers such as dandelions in the hedgerow
3 Wild Plants to Forage in Early Spring UK: Nettles, Sweet Violets & Dandelions (With Practical Uses)
Nettles, sweet violets and dandelions are among the first useful plants to appear in early spring. Learn how to identify them and use them in simple, practical ways, from teas... Read more...