There’s something a little radical about a garden left to its own devices. We’ve spent so long shaping outdoor spaces into tidiness; mowing the grass, pulling up so called ‘weeds’. It can feel almost counterintuitive to step back. And yet, in 2026, that’s exactly what many gardeners are beginning to do. Not out of laziness,…
What if the most beautiful garden was also the wildest one?
3 Thought-Provoking Food Documentaries to Watch for Health and the Planet
There’s something subtly powerful about the way food shapes our lives. When we look beyond flavour or comfort, we can start to notice the way it connects us. To our bodies. To the soil beneath our feet. To ecosystems we may never see, yet rely on every day. Over time, my curiosity around food and…
AI in the Next 10 Years: The good, the bad, and the beautiful possibilities
There’s a lot of fear around AI right now – especially in creative and environmental spaces. I understand it. I’ve felt it too. The headlines can be overwhelming, and the pace of change feels unsettling. It’s easy to believe that something powerful is speeding forward without us, or worse, against us. But fear grows in…
Creativity, Art, and Nature: Returning to the Heart of Being Human
Since the first handprints appeared on cave walls between 40,000 and 60,000 years ago1, humans have felt the urge to create. Whether through song, sculpture, dance or literature, we’ve used art to explore our inner worlds, connect with one another, and make sense of the world around us. Art is not merely a pastime; it’s…
Learning to love my Dyslexia
I was diagnosed as dyslexic in key stage two of primary school (during the 1990s) when teachers noticed I was behind with my reading and writing compared with my peers. Throughout my school years and into adolensence, I didn’t really understand my dyslexia and how it affected me in such a multitude of ways. I…
Selling my art to the public for the first time ever!
I had an art stall at God’s House Tower (GHT) in Southampton on 3rd December 2023. It was the first time selling my art to the public and it was a proud moment and a milestone in terms of my confidence. At the same time, my body was filled with anxiety in anticipation of the…
Amsterdam in two days: Coffee, Flowers, Frittes and tunes!
I’ve been to Amsterdam about 5 or 6 times so far. It’s canals, liberal lifestyle, and a rich culture keep beckoning me back from across the North Sea. If you find yourself with just two days to explore this vibrant city, fear not! I was most recently there in June 2023 for just two days,…
Forest Bathing: An evening in an ancient woodland
On a chilly, but peacful Friday evening in mid April, I took myself up to Winchester for an evening out in a forest – not your usual Friday night out, but I was throughly excited about trying something new. I was on my way to meet Sonya Dibbin – a lover of the outdoors and…
Collagen supplements – Trying a vegan alternative
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, but as we age, our bodies ability to produce collagen slows down. Other factors also play a role, such as poor diet, sun exposure, oxidative stress and smoking, which all negatively impact our collagen levels. The benefits of supporting the bodies collagen production go beyond…
The Benefits of Coffee – Coffee loves us back!
For me, it’s the smell that gets me first if I’m going through a phase of trying to avoid the ‘dirty bean juice’. When those aromas of smokey tobacco and deliciously rich dark chocolate enter my nostrils, it feels nearly impossible to ignore the cravings that come next. But this isn’t a bad thing, due to…