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A poem about the universal silence of the New Beaver Moon
by Sue Cartwright 21 October 2025
A poem about the swift, graceful energy of Beavers preparing for Winter and the universal silence of the New Beaver Moon
A post about the healing and culinary benefits of Mace
by Sue Cartwright 18 October 2025
A post about the colourful and flavoursome benefits of Mace which is a spice that grows around the seed of a Nutmeg
A post about the healing, culinary and nutritional benefits of Nutmeg
by Sue Cartwright 14 October 2025
A post about the healing nature of Nutmeg which packs a punch with its nutritional, culinary and healing benefits
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Spiral Leaf - Step into the Wild - Galleries by Sue Cartwright

Step into the Wild

Find a place to roam and tune into the harmony of Nature

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Latest Galleries


Summer Sun Gallery by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Summer Sun


Celebrating the most radiant and bountiful time of year with warm days and sunshine, flowering blooms, wildlife and natural treasures to enjoy, cherish and remember

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Sacred Space

A tiny outdoor space transformed with pots and hanging baskets overflowing with plants and colourful flowers.

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Wildflowers

Step into Nature's garden of flowering Primroses, Dandelions, Meadow Thistle, Wood Anemones and more!

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Woodland

Walk with me through the most beautiful antient woodland where our most rare and treasured wildlife thrives.

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Healing Herbs


A Healing Herb (Dill) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Dill

Dill is an aromatic herb with a mild aniseed flavour and many healing properties

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Coriander

A distinctive aromatic herb that enhances overall health and well-being

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Chamomile


A treasured herb that teaches gentleness and brings about a sense of calm

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Lavender

Lavender contains magical properties for stimulating, calming, uplifting, cleansing and relaxing

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Marjoram

Marjoram is an ancient herb known for its relaxing healing properties and culinary flavour

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Oregano

Oregano is a cherished ancient herb with an abundance of healing and culinary properties

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Healing Spices


A Healing Spice (Mace) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Mace

Mace is a colourful flavoursome spice with many culinary and healing benefits

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Nutmeg

Nutmeg packs a flavoursome punch with many nutritional, healing and culinary benefits

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Tumeric

Turmeric has been used as a medicinal spice to reduce inflammation for nearly 4,000 years

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper is a hot flavoursome spice with life-saving medicinal properties

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Paprika

Paprika is a treasured spice that adds pop, spice, colour and flavour to many a savoury dish

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Black Pepper

In ancient times, Black Pepper was much more than a culinary spice with many healing properties

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Song For The Earth

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Nature is one of the most underutilised treasures in life. It has the power to unburden hearts and reconnect us to that inner place of peace.


Dr Janice Anderson and Kiersten Anderson

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