A month of nature journaling turned out to be more than just a practice of observation—it became a daily ritual that taught me about consistency, creativity, and the importance of being in the present moment. As I discussed in my December blog post, I started a challenge that I made for myself to create a… Continue reading My Winter Nature Journal: Simple and Perfectly Imperfect
As 2024 is drawing to a close and the Winter Solstice is just around the corner, I find myself reflecting on how the year has gone and what to plan for in 2025. I want to thank all of you who have read my blog throughout the year. I am thankful that you have spent… Continue reading I am Starting a Winter Nature Journaling Journey for 2025
For me, autumn is a time of great creative inspiration. The garden season is mostly over, and the shorter, colder days have me seeking more time indoors. Despite the inclination to start hibernating for winter, nature puts on a show of colors that are only rivalled by the new blooms of spring. Autumn is a… Continue reading Finding Creative Inspiration from Autumn
Now that the 2024 gardening season is coming to an end in my region, I thought I would take the time to reflect on how this season has gone for me. I found that I started out with a lot of energy and ideas in the spring, but I really struggled for most of the… Continue reading The Highs and Lows of My 2024 Gardening Season
As nature's most vibrant creations, flowers showcase an array of colors, shapes, and patterns. One of the most intriguing features of different flower varieties is the unique shapes and arrangements of their petals. Despite the vast number of plant species, common patterns emerge, offering a glimpse into the intricate design and evolution of flowers. Although… Continue reading Exploring Floral Symmetry
Immersing yourself in the wonders of nature can be a profound source of inspiration and creativity. The natural world has long been imaginatively translated by people throughout time in the form of cave paintings, jewellery design, poetry, music, architecture, and cuisine. The possibilities to express the ingenuity of nature through one’s creativity are endless and… Continue reading Cultivating Creativity by Gardening and Observing Nature
This week, spring 2024 has officially begun. In many ways, I view spring as the start of a new year. Setting new year's resolutions in January, in the dark of winter, has never been too effective for me, even though I have some casual thoughts about what I would like in the new year ahead.… Continue reading It’s Spring: Let the Gardening Season Begin!
It’s that time of year when it feels like winter will never end. Every once in a while, there are glimpses of spring, but then a burst of winter will occur and wipe it away. In my region, signs of spring generally don't show up until the late part of March. This year, I decided… Continue reading Finding the Motivation to Go Outside in the Late Winter
World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on February 2nd. Its purpose is to raise awareness of how essential wetland ecosystems are to the biodiversity of plants and animals as well as human health and well-being. This is the first year that I have heard about this annual event but it was first created in… Continue reading A Day to Honour the World’s Wetlands
The Winter Solstice has been observed or celebrated by cultures from across the world for thousands of years. Evidence from archaeology has shown that the winter solstice has been observed at tombs, monuments, and other ritual spaces built by Neolithic-age peoples. Even in modern times, you will find some form of celebration or special day… Continue reading The Return of the Sun: Winter Solstice
The Heron and Rose 