Seasonal Reflections
Notes from a year lived one season at a time.
The seasons rarely change all at once. They shift in small ways — in the garden, in the kitchen, in the light and in the rhythms of everyday life. These monthly reflections are a place to notice those changes and appreciate each season for what it brings.
THIS MONTH
October Reflections
October is a month of contrasts. Nature dresses in its most magnificent colours, while the days grow shorter and the first frosty mornings remind us that winter isn't far away. There's still plenty to do, yet autumn seems to invite us to slow down.
This month's reflection is about finding a balance between the busyness of everyday life and the desire to savour the fleeting beauty of the season.
The Beauty of
Letting Go
October feels like nature's grand finale before the quiet of winter. The trees glow in shades of gold and red, the garden gives up its last treasures, and life gradually moves indoors.
It's a time for finishing what needs to be done, enjoying simple autumn pleasures, and remembering that not everything has to be accomplished before the season ends.
Through the Year
No two months feel quite the same. Some arrive with an obvious change in the air; others seem to slip almost unnoticed from one season into the next.
These reflections follow the year as it unfolds — from quiet winter days and the first signs of spring to abundant summers and the gradual return of autumn. Together, they are a record of the small changes, everyday moments and seasonal rhythms that make up a year.
Explore the reflections from throughout the year below.
November reflections
November may be nobody’s first pick for favourite month, but I’m grateful for the breather it brings. Here in Bavarian Swabia, there are lanterns after dark, leaves to tuck around the garden beds, and soup simmering on the stove. Come see why I think it’s cool to be dull.
October reflections: The Silent Power of Gratitude
October brings golden light, abundant harvests and the first hints of winter. Join me in these October reflections as we celebrate autumn’s beauty, find gratitude in the little things and learn to embrace the changing seasons.
September Reflections: A New Energy
September brings cooler nights, abundant harvests and a welcome burst of new energy. Join me in the garden, kitchen and everyday moments as summer slowly gives way to autumn.
A Year in Small Moments
Living seasonally does not have to mean doing more. Often, it simply means noticing what is already happening around us.
The first morning that feels different. A crop finally ready to harvest. The changing evening light, a familiar recipe returning to the kitchen, or the moment we realise that one season has quietly begun to make room for the next.
Taken on their own, these moments can seem small. Together, they tell the story of a year — one season, one project and one ordinary day at a time.