Seasonal Diary

A hand drawn, ink illustration of A Halloween pumpkin, a mouse and toadstools by hedgerow and Moor
Allantide, Samhain and Halloween: Apples, Folklore and the Turning of the Year
Discover Cornwall's forgotten Halloween traditions, from lucky Allan apples and curious fortune-telling games to the ancient festival of Samhain and the arrival of winter. Read more...
Open copy of The Witch and the Spriggan illustrated Cornish folklore zine
The Witch and the Spriggan: The Cornish Folklore Behind My Illustrated Tale
I wrote and illustrated The Witch and the Spriggan for Folktale Week, drawing upon the mines, moors, sea and supernatural beings of Cornish folklore. Here is the story behind the... Read more...
How to Press Autumn Flowers and Leaves: A Complete Guide
How to Press Autumn Flowers and Leaves: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to pressing autumn flowers, leaves and grasses, with tips on drying, colour and making your own seasonal herbarium. Read more...
How to Make the Most of Cosy Season: Simple Ideas for Autumn Evenings at Home
How to Make the Most of Cosy Season: Simple Ideas for Autumn Evenings at Home
How to Make the Most of Cosy Season: Simple Ideas for Autumn Evenings at Home As the evenings become darker, I begin to look forward to spending more time at... Read more...
What to Look for in October 10 Signs of Autumn
What to Look for in October 10 Signs of Autumn
October brings fungi, galls, flowering ivy, changing bracken and the earlier evening calls of owls. Here are ten things to look for on an autumn walk, including several easily missed... Read more...
An open sketchbook showing pencil drawings of a traditional farmhouse and woodland animals
How I Create Hand-Drawn Cornish Toile de Jouy Patterns
A personal look at how I create hand-drawn Cornish toile de Jouy patterns, beginning with pencil sketches inspired by moorland, wildlife and old farm buildings before arranging them into finished... Read more...
The Autumn Equinox: How to Mark Mabon and Notice the Changing Season
The Autumn Equinox: How to Mark Mabon and Notice the Changing Season
The autumn equinox arrives at a point when the season is becoming difficult to ignore. The evenings are drawing in, the hedgerows are heavy with fruit, spiders’ webs show clearly... Read more...
September Almanac beside a cup of smoky autumn tea and candlelight
From Hedgerow to Teacup: Rosehip, Blackberry Leaf and the Taste of Autumn
Rosehips, blackberry leaves and a trace of woodsmoke: the hedgerow inspiration and old folklore behind September’s smoky autumn tea. Read more...
September Hedgerow and Moor Almanac Zine, a guide to British nature, folklore and early autumn
10 Things to Notice in Nature in September | UK Seasonal Guide
Discover ten signs of early autumn in Britain, from rowan berries and red admirals to fungi, folklore and simple September nature-journal ideas. Read more...
Hedegrow and Moor nature journal and a hand painted nature journal showing rosehip berries
What to Record in Your Nature Journal in Autumn
Autumn is the most rewarding season to keep a nature journal. This guide covers what to look for in September and October, from fungi and berries to migrating birds and... Read more...
Hedgerow and Moor Botanical, moisturising body cream
The Botanist's Guide to Natural Skincare Ingredients
A practical guide to the botanical ingredients that appear most often in natural skincare, what the evidence says about them, and how to build a routine around them. Read more...
Hedegrow and Moor wheel of the year illustration art print in a wooden Fram
Living by the Wheel of the Year: A Seasonal Living Guide
The Wheel of the Year is an ancient framework of eight seasonal festivals that has guided folk traditions and herbal practice across the British Isles for centuries. Here's how to... Read more...