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Ancient Arboretum
We’ve already lost 2.5% of our ancient woodlands and are amongst the worst biodiverse nations in the globe. Let’s protect what we have left.
Going, Going, Gone
We have lost 72% of the Arctic Ice since satellite records began and far more since the start of the Industrial Revolution. Let’s leave something for the Polar Bears.
How does our garden grow?
What would you include if you were capturing your garden in a drawing? Would you just focus on flowers, or would you include insects whether you liked them or not?
Winter Approaches
From books like the Faraway tree to Alice in Wonderland, mushrooms brought a world of magic and delight to my life.
A Stitch in Time?
As I was darning and embellishing this birch bark, I kept noticing more and more holes. The more I stitched, the more I found. Which made me think about the plight of our planet. Every scientific study is finding more problems caused by humanity from the warming of oceans, to species extinction to plastic pollution. Continue reading “A Stitch in Time?”
Flood Warning
Barra, Arwen, Evert, Christoph, Francis, Bella, Aden; these are just some of the storms that have caused millions of pounds worth of damage to property, severe disruption to businesses, destruction of wildlife habitat not to mention loss of life in the last three years.
Hold your tongue
Despite being warned, the little mermaid willingly cuts out her tongue believing that her ‘long thick hair and gliding gait’ would be sufficient to win the Prince’s heart. It doesn’t work. She is treated like a pet and a doll.
Burnt at the Stake
I don’t want to be part of a culture that is frozen in the past. I want to be part of a developing world, in which we can all thrive. Clinging to outdated ideas, or the status quo will only hinder all our progress
Hothouse Flower
A hothouse flower isn’t hardy enough to grow under natural conditions. It has to be pampered and nurtured in a protected environment. Fine if you’re a flower, but do you really want a high maintenance princess as a partner?
Jen Cable Art 