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The Journal
Seasonal reflections, herbal wisdom and gentle inspiration to help you connect with nature, the seasons and youself.


The Art of Letting Go: What autumn can teach us about release, change & making space for what comes next
1 October 2026 • Notice • Release • Make Space There is something quietly beautiful about watching the trees let go. They don't cling to every leaf simply because it has always been there. They don't worry about what the branches will look like once they're bare. They don't try to hold onto summer. When the time comes, they simply release what they no longer need. And perhaps there is something we can learn from that. October is a month of transition. The colours deepen, the
Faye Minchew
Sep 304 min read


Finding Balance in the Turning Season: A September reflection for the Autumn Equinox
1 September 2026 • Balance • Mabon • Seasonal Living There is something about September that invites us to pause. Perhaps it's the subtle shift in the air, the shortening evenings or the first golden leaves beginning to appear. Perhaps it's the return of familiar routines as summer draws to a close, bringing with it a sense of rhythm after the freedom - and sometimes chaos - of the summer months. For me, this September feels particularly significant. After weeks of having the
Faye Minchew
Aug 305 min read


Reflection: Noticing What Has Quietly Flourished
1 August 2026 • Reflection • Lammas • Seasonal Living As August unfolds, there's something in the air that feels different. The gardens are abundant, the hedgerows are alive with late summer flowers, and although the warm days are still with us, there's a quiet sense that the seasons are beginning to turn. Nature doesn't rush. It simply moves, one gentle season into the next. This time of year invites us to do the same. The Wisdom of the First Harvest On 1st August we celebra
Faye Minchew
Jul 313 min read
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