seasonal rhythm | Everlea Journal

Beneath the Ivy

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

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.

Jun 176 min read

Full moon in a teal-blue sky framed by bare black tree branches, creating a calm, moody night scene

Running a Business with an Unstable Work Schedule

Once I stopped expecting every day to contain all of those things, I also stopped expecting every day to contain every part of my business.

Jun 93 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.

Apr 282 min read

Close-up of vibrant red and yellow pansy flowers in a garden, surrounded by lush greenery and blurred background, evoking a peaceful mood.

There's a Better Way to Plan Your Spring: A Seasonal Reset That Isn't a To-Do List

A different way to approach a spring reset—less pressure, more rhythm. Learn how to plan your season by working with your energy instead of a to-do list.

Apr 213 min read

Full moon in a purple with a hint of pink sky, surrounded by wispy clouds, creates a mystical and serene atmosphere.

Full Pink Moon: A Gentle Guide for Early Spring

The Full Pink Moon arrives as a quiet promise of what's to come - named for Phlox subulata (moss pink), which generally blooms in March.

Mar 292 min read

Living in Seasonal Rhythm: A Simpler Way to Shape Your Days

Every day can feel overwhelming with endless errands, meal planning, and self-care demands. What if there was a way to make your routine feel more natural, less stressful, and even more fulfilling?

Feb 275 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.

Feb 204 min read

A variety of vegetables such as peppers, leeks and potatoes

Embracing Seasonal Living: A Gentle Approach to Food and Budgeting

A calm winter approach to lowering grocery costs through seasonal living. Discover how working with seasonal produce, simple pantry meals, and gentle planning can create savings without restriction. Includes a free video guide.

Jan 161 min read

A wooden basket filled with colorful vegetables: tomatoes, strawberries, husk cherries, and greens. Background is a garden soil setting.

Succession Seeding: The Secret to a More Productive Garden?

Learn how to use succession seeding for continuous harvests of veggies and flowers, even in small spaces.

Jun 11, 20253 min read

White flowers in a ceramic jug sit on a windowsill with lit candles. Purple flowers bloom outside, creating a serene, cozy atmosphere.

Welcoming Spring: Simple Rituals for Peace, Protection, and New Beginnings

Welcoming spring doesn’t have to be elaborate or overwhelming. These simple spring rituals, inspired by folk tradition, are gentle ways to invite peace, protection, and new beginnings into your home and daily rhythm

May 10, 20253 min read