We get lots of bees in our garden. Bumblebees, solitary bees, honeybees – buzzing around the flowers, the fruit trees, the vegetable patches. It’s one of those things that genuinely makes me happy every time I notice it. It didn’t happen by accident. Over the years we’ve made deliberate choices about how we garden that … Click here to keep reading
I came to essential oils relatively late, but once I started using them properly, I wondered why I hadn’t started sooner. They’re versatile, natural, and genuinely effective (not just for making your home smell nice, but for mood, anxiety, energy, sleep, and skin too). I’ve been using essential oils for over ten years now, across … Click here to keep reading
If you exercise regularly, muscle soreness is just part of the deal. I run most mornings, walk daily, take long hikes regularly, do kettlebell workouts at home, play tennis, and practise dead hangs for grip and shoulder strength. Muscle soreness is a regular companion, particularly in my calves after running or longer hikes, and in … Click here to keep reading
One of the most common questions people have when they go vegan is where the protein comes from. The answer, once you start looking, is everywhere. But snacks specifically – those quick, convenient, portable bites between meals – can take a bit more thought. I’ve been eating a plant-based diet for years and I don’t … Click here to keep reading
Walk into any sports shop and you’d be forgiven for thinking you need an entire wardrobe overhaul before you can exercise. You don’t. A few well-chosen pieces that fit well, last, and don’t get in the way are all you need – whether you’re at a gym, running outdoors, doing yoga at home, or training … Click here to keep reading