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Beneath the Ivy

Beneath the Ivy is a seasonal living journal about routine, rhythm, and choosing a slower pace in an anxious world.

Sunny garden with wooden table and chairs under leafy trees, a small treehouse, and white chestnut blossoms in a peaceful meadow

5 Things to Notice in July

In spring, the garden demands our action. But July asks for something entirely different—if we’re willing to pause long enough to see it. Beyond the daily watering and full summer blooms lie quiet daily transformations that are easy to miss if you rush past. ere are five simple things waiting to be noticed in the garden right now…

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Jul 212 min read

Blackberries ripening on a vine, with green leaves and blurred berries in a sunlit garden background.

Summer Berries: Growing Tips, and a Sweet Cottage Recipe

Celebrate berry season with growing tips, a summer berry harvest guide, and a cozy strawberry shortcake pancakes recipe.

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Jun 176 min read

Cozy greenhouse with floral armchair, colourful cushion, and potted plants bathed in sunlight. Green leaves spill through rustic windows.

A More Natural Way to Plan Your Spring (Without the Pressure to Reset)

This older, gentler rhythm was the one our grandmothers lived by. Spring was not for becoming entirely new; it was for becoming awake again.

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Apr 282 min read

Bare tree branches against a pastel pink and purple sky at dusk, with a glowing full moon low in the horizon, creating a tranquil mood.

A Month Between Two Moons

Somewhere between two full moons, you learn what has quietly taken root.

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Apr 272 min read

Potted plants on stone stairs next to a rustic brick wall. A window with a metal grid pattern is in the background. Lush greenery adds vibrancy.

Cooking with Garden Herbs: Simple Seasonal Ways to Bring Fresh Flavour Into Your Kitchen

Cooking with garden herbs—whether gathered from outside or snipped from a windowsill—does more than add flavour. It gently reconnects the kitchen to season, place, and tradition.

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Apr 134 min read

Close-up of delicate white flowers with reddish-brown leaves on a branch. Soft, blurred green background creates a serene mood.

The Benefits of a Mindful Nature Lifestyle (and Simple Ways to Practice It)

Learn how to embrace a mindful nature lifestyle with simple daily practices, seasonal rhythms, and intentional habits that nurture peace.

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Feb 204 min read