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Welcome June (Almanac 2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 June 2025
An Almanac guide to Nature's gifts in June with things to do and watch out for at the beginning of the Summer season
New Strawberry Moon in  Gemini - Tuesday 27 May (2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 27 May 2025
A poem about the New Strawberry Moon in Gemini on the onset of Summer as we prepare for love and new opportunities.
A Healing Herb (Red Clover) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 20 May 2025
A post about the gentle, healing nature of Red Clover which has a generosity of spirit that cares about those who consume it
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Monthly Almanac

Welcome June (Almanac 2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 June 2025
An Almanac guide to Nature's gifts in June with things to do and watch out for at the beginning of the Summer season
Welcome May (Almanac 2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 May 2025
An Almanac guide to enjoying Nature in May 2025 with moon dates, foods in season, gardening to do's and more!
Welcome April (Almanac 2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 April 2025
An Almanac guide to enjoying Nature in April 2025 with moon dates, foods in season, gardening to do's and more!
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Healing Herbs

A Healing Herb (Red Clover) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 20 May 2025
A post about the gentle, healing nature of Red Clover which has a generosity of spirit that cares about those who consume it
A Healing Herb (Chives) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 May 2025
Chives are an easy and abundant herb to grow and use fresh for their high nutritious value and mild onion flavour.
A Healing Herb (Wild Garlic) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 8 May 2025
A post about the incredible health benefits of Wild Garlic where each part of the plant provides tremendous nutritional value.
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Healing Spices

A Healing Spice (Ginger) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 19 April 2025
A post about the cleansing and gentle healing power of Ginger especially good for aiding digestion and treating nausea.
A Healing Spice (Cloves) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 10 April 2025
Cloves are a highly prized medicinal spice used for centuries to treat digestive and respiratory ailments.
A Healing Spice (Cinnamon) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 5 April 2025
Cinnamon is a highly valued spice that has been loved for centuries for its warming, healing and cleansing properties.

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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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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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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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

Live Life - A Poem by by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 17 May 2025
A poem about what it means to surrender to the Universe, connect with Mother Nature and live life to the full.
Ocean Whale - A  Poem by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 22 December 2024
A poem about the intelligence, grace and gentle nature of Whales who protect the balance of the oceans in their masterful way
Welcome December - A Poem by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 1 December 2024
A poem to welcome in the Winter Solstice on the shortest day of the year and celebrate the festive season
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Nature Books

Heart Intelligence by HeartMath Inc - A Book Reivew by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 5 May 2025
A book based on scientific research that shows us how to connect with our heart's intuitive guidance and wisdom.
Human Heart, Cosmic Heart by Thomas Cowan MD - A Book Review by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 16 April 2025
A life-changing book that through dedication to the truth and real science reveals the true nature of the heart
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryū Suzuki - A Book Review by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 12 March 2025
This book is not about Buddhism, it is a guide to the practice of Zen and the right attitude that makes practice possible.
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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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Moon Phases & Poems (2025)

New Strawberry Moon in  Gemini - Tuesday 27 May (2025) by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 27 May 2025
A poem about the New Strawberry Moon in Gemini on the onset of Summer as we prepare for love and new opportunities.
Full Flower Moon in Scorpio - Monday 12 May by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 12 May 2025
A poem about appreciating the beauty of Nature at this most abundant time of year while you let goand have some fun!
New Flower Moon in Taurus - Sunday 27 April by Sue Cartwright, Spiral Leaf
by Sue Cartwright 27 April 2025
A poem about reflecting under the cresent moon to imagine being our best self and realising our heartfelt desires
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Spiral Leaf - Quote


Those who contemplate the beauty of the Earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.


Rachel Carson