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A poem about the energy of the Full Cold Supermoon in Gemini
by Sue Cartwright 4 December 2025
A poem about the powerful energy of the Full Cold Supermoon in Gemini bringing a desire for clarity and deeper connections
Dates and inspiration for things to do in Nature in December 2025
by Sue Cartwright 1 December 2025
An Almanac guide for things to do and watch out for in Nature as we approach the Winter Solstice and the beginning of a New Year
A Healing Fungi (Hen of the Woods)
by Sue Cartwright 28 November 2025
A post about Hen of the Woods which is a nutrien-rich and highly flavoursome mushroom with healing properties
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Awarded by Feedspot - Top Nature Book Blog by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf

Nature Books

A book review about Life of a Chalkstream by Simon Cooper
by Sue Cartwright 25 October 2025
A wonderful book about the restoration of a chalkstream as a natural habitat for Brown Trout and Salmon, aquatic and wildlife
A book review for the Spiritual and Healing Properties of our Gardens and Plants by Andy Cole
by Sue Cartwright 24 September 2025
A wonderful book that will help you to design your own healing garden guided by the aura of plants and herbs
A book review of Philosophy: Who Needs is by Ayn Rand
by Sue Cartwright 11 September 2025
An exceptional book by Ayn Rand that shows us how to protect our individuality, moral purpose and consciousness
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Monthly Almanac

Dates and inspiration for things to do in Nature in December 2025
by Sue Cartwright 1 December 2025
An Almanac guide for things to do and watch out for in Nature as we approach the Winter Solstice and the beginning of a New Year
Welcome November (Almanac 2025)
by Sue Cartwright 1 November 2025
An Almanac guide to Nature in November with things to do and watch out for at the end of the Autumn season
An almanac with things to see and do in Nature in October
by Sue Cartwright 1 October 2025
An Almanac guide to Nature in October with things to do and watch out for at the end of the Autumn season
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Healing Herbs

A post about the culinary and healing benefits of Dill
by Sue Cartwright 18 September 2025
A post about the culinary and medicinal properties of Dill, an aromatic herbe with a mild aniseed flavour
Coriander is a distinctive herb that contributes to overall wellbeing
by Sue Cartwright 14 September 2025
A post about Coriander which is a distinctive herb that contributes to inner cleansing and enhancing overall wellbeing
A post about the healing benefits of Chamomile
by Sue Cartwright 3 September 2025
A post about the healing benefits of Chamomile, a herb that teaches gentleness and brings about a sense of calm
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Healing Spices

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
The nutritional and culinary benefits of the healing spice Tumeric
by Sue Cartwright 4 October 2025
A post about the colourful and flavoursome benefits of Tumeric used for over 4,000 years for culinary and healing purposes
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Healing Fungi

A Healing Fungi (Hen of the Woods)
by Sue Cartwright 28 November 2025
A post about Hen of the Woods which is a nutrien-rich and highly flavoursome mushroom with healing properties
A post about the medicinal benefits of Candlesnuff Fungi
by Sue Cartwright 23 November 2025
A post about the powerful healing properties of Candlesnuff Fungi as a non-poisonous and non-toxic medicinal superstar
Turkey Tail is a powerful and priceless fungi for its medicinal benefits
by Sue Cartwright 12 November 2025
A post about Turkey Tail which is a beautiful, powerful and precious fungi with many healing and medicinal benefits

Natural Health

The Wonders of Wild Food by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 November 2024
A post with wise words about the wonders of wild food and why foraging is worth it for a multitude of healthy benefits.
Foraging for Nature's Bounty by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 April 2024
A post about my wild food foraging experience so far, the background of foraging and why it's so good for our health
Going Organic is a Journey by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 15 March 2024
A post about what it takes to go safely and fully organic using Cleanse To Heal by Medical Medium's Anthony William as a guide.
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Spiritual Growth

The Joy of Living by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 14 May 2025
A post about being aware of things we love the most, experiencing life in the moment and living life to the full.
The Joy of Beginning by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 13 March 2025
The secret to experiencing life as a continuous flow of beginnings through the cultivation of Beginner’s Mind.
The Joy of Reciprocal Giving by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 24 November 2024
A post about how being in the flow of giving with love and being grateful for everything received brings joy to the heart.
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Moon Phases

A poem about the energy of the Full Cold Supermoon in Gemini
by Sue Cartwright 4 December 2025
A poem about the powerful energy of the Full Cold Supermoon in Gemini bringing a desire for clarity and deeper connections
A poem about changes brought in by the New Cold Moon
by Sue Cartwright 20 November 2025
A poem about an acceleration of change and transformational energy being brought in by the New Cold Moon
A poem about the magnificent Beaver Supermoon in Taurus
by Sue Cartwright 5 November 2025
A poem about the magnificent Beaver Supermoon with the grounded energy of Taurus which helps us to engage our senses
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Nature Insights

Reasons to Love Nature by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 5 June 2024
A post about the myriad of reasons we love, respect and appreciate Nature so much and why this is so important to us.
The Divine Nature of Animal Archetypes by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 9 May 2024
Endearing insights into the lives of treasured mentors who help us to navigate our inner wild
The True Story of the Lord of the Flies by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 28 April 2024
Debunking a work of fiction to replace it with a true story that speaks of the innate beauty, kindness and ingenuity of Human Nature.
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Nature Poems

A poem about surviving the hard conditions and scarcity of food in Winter
by Sue Cartwright 11 November 2025
A poem about the hibernators who bed down and hide away to survive the hard conditions and scarcity of food in Winter
A poem about the powerful architypal energy of birds of prey
by Sue Cartwright 10 October 2025
A poem about the powerful architypal energy of birds of prey teaching us freedom, strength, intuition and inner power
A poem about a dream of swimming with Dolphins  and feeling the sense of freedom in the oceanic
by Sue Cartwright 26 July 2025
A poem about a dream of swimming with Dolphins and feeling the sense of freedom in the oceanic depths of inner peace
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Holistic Learning

The Nature of Curiosity by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 February 2025
A post about the nature of curiosity and how it helps us to maintain an appetite for life, for learning and living well.
Learning to Grow with Mother Nature by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 2 October 2024
Nurturing and facilitating reciprocal relationships with Mother Nature from infancy through childhood and beyond
The Mayan Calendar and the Evolution of Consciousness by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 17 September 2024
A post about the Mayan Calendar and how consciousness has evolved to the level of Conscious Co-Creation which we are part of
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Healthy Recipes

Wild Garlic Pesto and Pecan Nuts - A Recipe by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 23 April 2025
A simple and easy way to enjoy the delicious and super-healthy benefits of Wild Garlic during the Spring season
Mediterranean Parsley and Pine Nut Pesto - A Recipe by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 25 March 2025
A simple recipe for an utterly delicious mini-meal packed with healthy and cleansing ingredients inspired by the Mediterranean
Sweet and Salty Crunchy Nut Biscuits - A Recipe by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 7 December 2024
A tried and tested recipe for baking delicious crunchy, sweet and salty biscuit made with nutritious ingredients
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