journaling the slow life
in the suffolk countryside

Sam

The Fate of the Skylark in the UK

Skylarks are important to us here in the UK. Yet, despite their central place in our culture, they are now critically endangered.

Sam

Kitchen Confessions: Reducing Food Waste

We are rethinking our cooking habits, trying to reduce waste and save money by using the ingredients we already have open in our fridge!

Sam

Zero-Waste Stir-Fry

This quick, easy stir-fry is a perfect way to use-up all those jars, bottles and packets you have sitting around in your fridge and larder.

Elle

Over-Consumption: 3 Ways to Break the Habit

Over-consumption is not going to be an easy habit to break, but after the excess of Christmas, this is the right time to challenge myself.

Sam & Elle

No Mow May

Throughout May, we have been letting our garden run wild to support No Mow May. But what exactly is it, and why is it important?

Sam

Rural Reads II: Wilding

The second of our 5 rural reads: Isabella Tree's fascinating and enthusiastic account of rewilding a 3,500 acre farm in Sussex.

Sam

Upcycling Project: The Compost Bin

With the lovely weather we had last week, I was able to give time to another of those 'wish list' projects: building my own compost bin.

Sam

Festive Leftovers: Pasta with Salmon, Cream and Dill

It's mid-January, and the kitchen is still stuffed with leftovers from over-enthusiastic Christmas preparation. Drastic action is required!

Sam & Elle

7 Small Steps Towards Sustainability for 2020

For 2020, we have set ourselves seven environmental resolutions, to sit alongside our usual personal ones.

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