The stinging nettles have been running riot in one corner of my garden. I’ve never thought about doing anything with them before now. Normally, I would just pull them up and throw them in the garden waste. However, a recent blog post from Craft Invaders sharing her recipe for stinging nettle crisps inspired me to… Read More
I have to confess that gardening really isn’t my forte. I go through spells of being a little more enthusiastic about working in the garden and then leave the weeds to run riot. Other than the girls’ namesake rose bushes, I’ve done very little planting. We tried unsuccessfully to grow sunflowers last year but I’m… Read More
Having a trail to follow or things to look out for always makes a walk more interesting. Little legs never seem to tire quite as quickly when there are things to do and see. A rainbow nature hunt is a fun way of encouraging children to notice all the different colours that nature has to… Read More
This year we’re taking part in #30DaysWild – a challenge from the Wildlife Trusts to get outside each day in June, do something wild and connect with nature. I love getting out and about with the girls. This is a perfect way to encourage us to spend even more time out of doors. I wonder… Read More
