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''A treasure-trove of inspiration . . . [Beyond the Footpath] shows us how to make the most of the calm beauty of the natural world that surrounds us, as well as offering practical guidance on where to find - and how to travel to - those special places'' Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt Path''Inspirational yet practical. With mindful exercises and tracks to take. Discover the benefits of being a modern pilgrim'' Country Living''A brilliant solution to restoring balance and rediscovering meaning'' The Simple ThingsAN INSPIRING GUIDE TO WALKING MINDFULLY TO PLACES OF MEANINGA pilgrimage - long, short, secular or religious - gives you the opportunity to step out of your day-to-day routine and follow a path that promises meaning, a little magic and the space to breathe.Beyond the Footpath will take you on a journey to places of spiritual or personal significance - and show you how to travel in a way that enhances your connection to the world and to yourself. Whether you choose a long-distance trail, an ascent of an awe-inspiring mountain, a walk in an ancient forest, a journey to a temple, stone circle or sacred garden, or simply a lunchtime stroll to somewhere special, Beyond the Footpath has suggestions and tips to inspire you to open the door and walk into a world of wonder.

Bursting to life in spring and popping up everywhere, the nettle is one of the most common plants, sometimes cruelly called weeds!In The Little Wild Library: Nettle, discover how to make the most of this tenacious plant, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you’ve found your favourite patch of nettles, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure – from edible treats to useful tinctures. Discover recipes that make use of fresh and sweet nettle tips that appear in spring, and return in the autumn to forage stems for nettle twine. All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly, making it easier and more fulfilling to engage with the natural world and form a connection to the plants and flowers that decorate our lives.Learn how to identify the nettle amidst its hedgerow friends from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the urtica dioica waving merrily on a spring breeze, or brightening a dull fall afternoon. Through the book, learn all about the nettle including how it got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this fantastic plant.The perfect beginner''s guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild LIbrary: Nettle will reveal the secrets of this magical weed and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.

In The Little Wild Library: Dandelion, discover what makes this little burst of sunshine and fluff so special, with a host of recipes and makes to try throughout the year. All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly, making it easier and more fulfilling to engage with the natural world and form a connection to the plants and flowers that decorate our lives.Learn how to identify the dandelion from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the plant in its natural habitat waving its fluffy dandelion "clock" merrily on a spring breeze, or brightening a dull afternoon with its burst of vibrant color. Through the book, explore how the dandelion got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this fantastic plant.The perfect beginner''s guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Library: Dandelion will reveal the secrets of this magical weed and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.

The ultimate reference to growing plants from seed.Seeds are magical. Every little one has the potential to become a new plant and give you more seeds - connecting us to the circle of life and nature''s endless ability to surprise and delight. The act of planting seeds and watching them grow into seedlings and then on into productive plants is enormously therapeutic. Even when things don''t go to plan, the gardener is constantly learning, growing and deepening their connection to nature. It''s an incredibly grounding and humbling experience that feeds the soul of the gardener.This beautifully illustrated guide will show readers how and when to harvest the seeds of 100 different garden plants and flowers, with advice on when and how to sow them, and where and when to plant them out. Alongside this hands-on guidance, the reader will be engaged with snippets of folklore and traditions that further enhance their appreciation of nature and help them discover the inherent magic of seeds.Whether the reader is a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this book will give them everything they need to successfully make a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature.

''You''ll feel utterly transformed'' - Sunday Times''Helps adds a spiritual depth to our wanderings'' - The Simple ThingsWellness travellers are seeking transformative experiences - wellness is, by nature, a journey and a quest. The concept of transformative travel is about finding experiences through trips that shift perspective and allow digital detoxing, connection with oneself, nature, communities and a sense of the bigger picture in life.Sacred Places is a stunning new coffee table exploration for seekers of unusual and enlightening destinations, for both armchair travelling and as inspiration for future journeys. The book will be particularly focused on experiences, in addition to a full description of the place. For example, plant medicine ceremonies in South America, walking the Camino Way, Stonehenge on the winter solstice, wild swimming in Iceland''s sacred hot springs and silent retreats. Entries also introduce the history and geography of the place, significant stories, dates to visit, myths, legends and ceremonies.