Nature & Nourish with Laura

11/04/2025

One of natures' greatest shows (admission is free!)

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Punctuating springtime and lifting spirits, cherry blossom is symbolic of renewal, hope and also the fleeting nature of life, reminding us to appreciate what we value and that we need to just stop and take it all in sometimes 🩷

07/10/2024

Such a delight to find a new favourite restaurant this weekend and also being able to share a beautiful day out with my folks 😍

Eight at Gazegill is an organic sustainable farm with incredible food and stunning views. I loved the authenticity and ethos of what they are doing

Check them out for a really special treat! 🥳

I remember buying raw milk from a shed here a decade ago, it's amazing what they've now created!

15/05/2024

Just a quick, but highly important post (whilst I queue for my homeward flight) to share these simple tips...

Today is Alzheimers Prevention Day and each of these 8 areas are crucial for a healthy brain as we age.

Is there one of these that you need to work on? 🤔

After a 2 week exciting volunteer trip, it's Sleep and Calm for me😁

25/04/2024

Look at this beauty! 😍😍😍

Lovingly prepared by a client & friend (who braved the few supper clubs I hosted some years ago!)

Thanks for letting me share this photo of the Slovenian Cake recipe in my March newsletter... so good to know my recipes are actually being made and enjoyed by someone, somewhere 😄💚

If you missed the recipe and would like it, comment below x

21/04/2024

Introducing the humble dandelion...

🌼💛 “Hello, I'm a dandelion.
A lot of people call me a w**d but I'm a friend and come to help you!
My flowers are the first food for insects after hibernation and unlike most other plants, I have pollen AND nectar, not merely one OR the other! And I am generous with them! 🤪😉
When you see me, remember that I'm the ONLY one who wants and can grow in that particular spot. Because:
Either the soil is too compact / hard / stomped and I want to loosen it for you with my roots.
Or there is too little calcium in the soil - don't worry, I will replenish that for you with the dying of my leaves.
Or the soil is too acidic. But I will also improve that for you if you give me the chance.
Or a mixture of the above reasons, of course. 😊
I'm here because your soil needs my help so best you let me grow without disturbing me! When everything is fixed, I will disappear again, I promise!
Are you trying to remove me prematurely with my root? However meticulous you are, I will return 2x as strong! Just until your soil is improved.
You can even tell by my growth at which stage my help is at. If my leaves are flat on the ground then I'm far from ready but if they all reach up then I'm already a long way on my way.
Something completely different is that I am 1 of the first bloomers in spring so I will announce spring / summer for you.
During the day when it's hot, I open my flowers but in the evening when it cools off I close them again quickly. In fact, if it's not hot enough during the day I won't open them at all!
My flowers are even delicious for you people by the way, did you know? I used to be called ′′honey (or gold) of the poor′′ because my flowers are so sweet in e.g. jam, sauce or salad! The internet is full of recipes - check them out.
But wait until the end of May or later before you start picking and even then, don't pick everything yet! The biodiversity and bees will be very grateful!”

16/04/2024

Calling all women who need a revitalising escape! 🤪💗

We sold out our last two retreats and expect this room to go very soon, now's your chance to come with us!

If you'd like to grab your place please DM me. Or go to my bio for full details 👍

Expect a top notch location and high standard of hosting & organic food, classes, experiences and wonderful memories that will stay with you.

This one is for you if you'd like a small group, lots of nature connection and peacefulness 🙏💜

🌿Please tag anyone you think deserves a break!🌿

14/04/2024

Great to see healthy fudge being shared and enjoyed! One of my faves too x😍

11/04/2024

Today is World Breathing Day!

I don't often mention my Buteyko breathwork training (as I spin several plates!) but wanted to share one important misconception about how to breathe well and how to deliver enough oxygen to the body and brain so that we feel our best.

😀 Yes it's true that spending time by the sea or in the woods can be good for our lungs...

😔 But what IS NOT TRUE is that the more air or bigger breath we take, the more oxygen our body will utilise or the better we will feel and function.

Actually, small, slow breaths allow a better delivery of oxygen to where it's needed, whereas over-breathing can cause lower levels of oxygen to be released and distributed (this is super important in asthma management)

🫁 So this World Breathing Day, breathe light, slow and low my friends and see how you feel after just a few minutes.

If you're interested in knowing more, I will be guiding Buteyko breathwork sessions both on our June retreat and at selected forest bathing events this summer x

29/03/2024

How beautiful is this? And what a great time to consider the ever changing rhythms of nature as spring unfolds a new cycle of life all around us 💚 Happy Easter!

Life Cycle of Blackberries

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22/03/2024

Always lovely to receive positive feedback from my forest bathing groups 😍 Thank You! 🙏

Tomorrow's invitations will help us tune into the magic of spring and shake off anything that is no longer serving us.
Join me at 2pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-forest-bathing-fireside-meditation-tickets-807662067987?aff=oddtdtcreator

This is the last session I will be running for a couple of months (partly due to time away on a volunteer project) and the weather forecast is promising the perfect mix of elements to see the forest coming to life - sunshine, light showers and a gentle breeze.

The final tickets are available until midnight! X

20/03/2024

Happy first day of spring everyone 🌷🌿

☘️☘️☘️ I have 3 spaces left for Saturday afternoon in the woods. Come find your calm with me and celebrate this special time of year with nature 💚

Who's going to snap up the final tickets? 😊

Questions? Just DM me 👍

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-forest-bathing-fireside-meditation-tickets-807662067987?aff=oddtdtcreator 🙏