Hello hive world! fattathelan here, 26yo market garden grower, educated craftswoman, messy home cook, Celtic songstress, and striving nature photographer. Originally from Wales, I currently live on a rural

Winter is a gloomy time for me (and most, I'm sure), and since I've been home to England, I've spent much time recuperating in hibernation and trying to usher the blues away, spending many days watching

Early spring growing

Winter doesn't feel so bleak and dissonant amongst the rhododendron and ferns- that's why this is one of my favourite places to be in January. We sat upon a moss-covered bench next to the walled pond as

An hour's walk yesterday with Pip led me this magnificent spot that I so often frequent. Lambert's Castle is the site of an Iron Age hill fort constructed by the local tribe dating back some 2,500 years.

I took these photographs during our swift stop in Wales to pick up our dog, Pippin, from his grandfolks, who had been taking care of him whilst we were away. I was told that this day was the first relief

We have arrived home to England now after a wonderful three weeks in the Green (white) mountains of Vermont. I wanted to post some last photos of our trip, since I have so many nice ones, and I can't quite

During this dark afternoon of frozen rain, I reflect upon a bitter-but-beautiful day at Stowe this week past. We drove North on 89, passing by covered bridges, abandoned barns, frozen ponds and many mountains

I can't explain the peace that is a muted snow day in the green mountains. We spent the morning cuddled up before walking the river once more, but today in thick snow and thicker as the sunken path led

As I write to you here, my first hive post, the wind whistles willingly through the 19th century houses that line the rising hill of Pearl Street. Inside this 1851 home, I sit cosy with a freshly made