“If anyone plants a tree or sows a field, and a human, bird or animal eats from it, it shall be reckoned as charity from him.” ~ Prophet Muhammad
nature
Autumn Hawkbit
Many people will probably regard Autumn Hawkbit as a weed, but they are most welcome in our garden. The Hawkbits were already growing between the slabs at the back of our garden when we moved in 4 years ago. After ripping up most of the slabs, I decided to leave these along the side of…Read more Autumn Hawkbit
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about your despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes…Read more Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
Extract from Tree Lore
By Richard St. Barbe Baker The old Maoris were friends of the forest, and whenever they wanted to cut down a tree they used to ask it's permission first, and then cover up the stump with foliage so as to protect the inlying spirit. Throughout the greatest part of the island, the Children of Tane,…Read more Extract from Tree Lore
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 