Monthly Archives: September 2015

Busyness and the garden

Posted: 22nd Sep 2015

  ‘Its time to garden when there’s not enough time for anything.’ The contemporary ill of busyness leaves little space for what is essential. It becomes increasingly challenging to sustain values such as curiosity and creativity, and by consequence, a fulfilling life. When there’s no time to garden, and the thought creates a sense of Read more…

Chop ‘n’ sniff

Posted: 9th Sep 2015

  To mindfully consume the scents of herbs is a perfumer’s art. Step into those shoes by dabbing some herbal essential oils onto a cloth and inhale immediately, then a few minutes later once the first hit of top notes evaporate, when the deeper pungent base notes reveal themselves. This is an unmistakeable mindful moment. Read more…