Just a quick update from me today to wish you a happy full moon and introduce you to a new addition to our Moon pendant collection.
The harvest moon is the name given to the full moon that occurs closest to the Autumn Equinox. It rises at sunset, appearing larger and brighter than usual, lighting the land, historically helping farmers to gather in the last of the harvest. The moon turned full in the early hours of this morning, so expect another beautiful rise this evening, if skies are clear.
Introducing the Hazel Moon
We are very excited to tell you that we have crafted some Hazel moon pendants to share with you.
Humans have had a long relationship with the Hazel tree. The first boats and homes were made from this strong, flexible tree, allowing us to expand and evolve. Hazel guides us in new beginnings, creativity, overcoming challenges and approaching things with an open and flexible mindset. You can read more about the Hazel tree here.
Moon Print Discount
To celebrate the harvest moon, we currently have 20% off our Moon phases print until tomorrow!
Me again! Just a reminder that it is almost time for our Autumn Collection to go live. They will be in store at 6pm this evening.
We have been inspired by some beautiful trees for this collection, including:
Hawthorn
Hawthorns have long been associated with magic, healing and protection. They are believed to aid connection to our intuition and the wisdom of the natural world. A medicine for the heart and the nervous system. Hawthorn can guide us to reconnect to ourselves and our magic, dispel fear, and live from the heart.
Oak
Oak trees support more life than any other native tree. They live long lives, bringing stability to the environment around them. Human evolution has been shaped by these magnificent trees, and we have an intrinsic connection to them.
Their roots delve as deep as their branches open wide, giving them balance and a deep rootedness that supports their vast presence.
Blackthorn
Blackthorns are small but powerful trees that grow in dense thickets, providing a safe home for many species of wildlife. Their sharp thorns create boundaries and working with their energy can help us strengthen our own boundaries to create a safe space to connect with our inner worlds.
Yew
Yew trees were deeply revered by our ancestors as the ‘tree of immortality’ due to their amazing abilities to survive, regenerate and live for thousands of years. Humans have most probably evolved and lived alongside Yew trees since the beginning.
Yew trees can provide the gift of perspective, inner strength and ingenuity as well as help us to feel connected to our ancestors and their wisdom.
Horse Chestnut
Horse Chestnut trees were introduced to Britain in the late 16th century and have since become a symbol of the Autumn season. Its leaves are one of the first to change colour and fall as we crunch them underfoot in our search for their plump, shiny conkers.
In Spring, their large, sticky buds open up like vivid green palms, welcoming us to a new season of growth. Their large, conic flowers decorate the trees in early Summer as if to announce the potential of the year ahead.
Woodland slices
We have also included some new pieces to our Woodland slice collection too.
Smoulder Sticks
Prints & cards
To celebrate the Equinox, there is also 20% off all of our prints and our Wheel of the Year card set until tomorrow.
Monday 22nd September marks the Autumn Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, and in astronomical terms, it is the beginning of the Autumn season. If you are new here, or would like to dive a little deeper into the changing energy at this time of the year, you may wish to catch up with our Autumn Equinox blog post.
With the rain and winds this past week, I have found myself craving soups and stews, reaching for a cosy cardigan, and getting into bed a little earlier in the evening. Have you noticed any changes to your rhythm yet?
The Fruit Harvest
The Autumn Equinox (or Mabon) is often thought of as the second harvest festival of the year, (the first being Lammas: the grain harvest).
Mabon, is the time when fruit is becoming ripe and is gathered in from the trees and hedgerows. This year, the harvest seems especially abundant, and we have been enjoying stewing fruits to top porridge, fill crumbles and make jams and syrups.
The Woodland Trust have a great guide to foraging in September for some top tips, identification and recipes to make the most of Autumn’s bounty.
Beautiful rosehips against a bright blue sky, one of my favourite Autumn sights
Seed Gathering Season
The Autumn Equinox also marks the start of The Tree Council’s seed gathering season. They have some brilliant resources available online, to support anyone who wants to have a go at planting their own trees from seed. You can download their Tree Grower’s Guide here.
We have loved nurturing a little nursery of Elder, Rowan and Ash trees that we grew from last year’s seed and will be out gathering more in the coming weeks.
A few of our little trees grown from last year’s seeds
We have been working with some glorious woods for this collection, inspired by the abundance of Autumn, wild shapes, and the rich colours and markings in the woods.
Here is a sneak peak!
We are also excited to tell you that we have been working with a brand new wood for this collection too. An Autumn icon, the Horse Chestnut tree.
Horse Chestnut Energy & Symbolism: Expansion, Potential, Growth, Hope
Horse Chestnut, aka the Conker tree, was introduced to Britain in the late 16th century and has since become a symbol of the Autumn season. Its leaves are one of the first to change colour and fall as we crunch them underfoot in our search for their plump, shiny conkers. In Spring, their large, sticky buds open up like vivid green palms, welcoming us to a new season of growth. Their large, conic flowers decorate the trees in early Summer as if to announce the potential of the year ahead.
The windfallen Horse Chestnut wood that we have worked into a moon pendant has such unique character too.
Our Smoulder Sticks are back!
Crafted with our vibrant, homegrown herbs and flowers, our smoulder sticks are intended to support your wellbeing rituals.
Herbal Garden Smoulder StickMugwort Smoulder StickPerfect for your wellbeing & seasonal rituals
As we step into September, I wanted to share with you some words I wrote about this time of year…
This piece was chosen to accompany the month of September in the Earth Pathways wall calendar for 2026. I wanted to share it with you here too because I really do find the transitionary points of the year as we move between seasons, a potent time to take stock and savour the magic.
A little Apple Magic…
As we move into this new month, I have been captivated, once again by the fruit trees that feel especially abundant this year. We found ourselves returning to the beautiful Avalon orchard a couple of weeks ago. If you have read my post walking with trees from a few years ago, you may remember that this beautiful little orchard, just beneath Glastonbury Tor holds real significance for me. I often find myself here during times of doubt and fear and this time was no different.
The last time I had visited, I lay beneath the sweet blossoms in Spring, watching crows fly between the branches, and bees buzz joyfully. Under those trees, I felt my energy slowly begin to rise and my spark return after a long, cold Winter. This time, I sat my frazzled body in the shade of the apple trees on a hot, late Summer afternoon. We spent a few hours, soaking in the peace, tasting apples and infusing in the magic of these abundant trees.
Admiring the Spring Apple BlossomsApple trees now heavy with fruits
September and associated Trees
September is the month of golden light and fields, and as the month progresses, golden leaves too. There are many trees associated with this time of the year but it is the fruit trees that are stealing the show for me this year, how about you?
The Elder trees are ripe with berries just now and hold such medicine for us as we move into the Autumn. I have been gathering the glossy purple berries for a spiced syrup and stewing them alongside apples and blackberries.
The Hawthorns and Blackthorns are also loaded with glossy fruits this year too, but right now, it is the apple trees that are have been calling to me the most..
Wild Fen offerings
We are currently working on an Wild Jewellery collection, inspired by the abundance of Autumn. You will be the first to see them in a few weeks time. Until then we still have some beautiful Moon pendants in store now.
Further reading
Before I go, I just I wanted to share a couple of articles I thought you may be interested in reading as we move ever closer to the Autumn Equinox…
How are you as the Summer begins to wane? I know many of you I have spoken to are feeling ready to embrace the colder months to come. While I love the colours, bounty and cosiness that Autumn brings, I find the end of Summer nostalgic, tinged with a little sadness. Another year seems to be galloping by, and the world has been feeling pretty heavy of late.
A beautiful Hawthorn at Meldon reservoir
With the moon waning, we took ourselves off to Dartmoor last week, where we spent a few days climbing tors, letting ourselves get lost in the vastness of the moors and explored beautiful river valleys and woodlands. There is something about exploring (near or far) that immerses us in the moment and opens our eyes again. Connecting with a sense of awe is important respite in challenging times.
Blowing out the cobwebs at the top of sharp tor
Late Summer Magic
Have you noticed how the lowering light becomes more golden at this time of the year? How coolness is ebbing into the edges of the day? I love immersing myself in the colours at this time of year, soaking in the vibrancy and abundance of the land.
As we arrive at the New Moon, I wanted to share thesesimple rituals with you, perfect to create some time for over the weekend.
The colours of late Summer, gold, yellow & pinkHawthorn berries so vibrant
New Moon Sale
In honour of the New Moon, we have these beautiful Moon pendants in store now. This weekend, we are offering 20% off EVERYTHING in store, including all Wild Jewellery pieces! Which would you choose?
Upcoming Events
Before I go, I just wanted to tell you about some upcoming events that we will be trading at. We will be attended two new events next, the Huntingdon Alternative Fayre and a Wiccan & Spiritual Fayre in Great Chesterford. We will then be returning to Cambridge, for the Wonder of Wood fair which was such a brilliant weekend last year. Find out more below.
Wishing you all a little New Moon magic this weekend,
As we reach this month’s New Moon, I have been thinking a lot about journeys.
For the last 3 years, we have enjoyed watching a pair of swallows return to the farm where we live. Their arrival, around the end of April has come to mark the peak of spring for me. We watch as the pair rekindle their bond after their long journey before they set about building their nest from clay and grass. They raise 2 or 3 broods throughout the summer months, before they get ready to embark on their big journey back to Africa as the summer wanes.
Thinking of the journey ahead of them and their little ones is awe-inspiring, to say the least, and I treasure the months that they make themselves at home here.
The Swallow pair, preparing for their second brood of the summerA majestic Beech tree
One of the things I have come to love most about trees are the journeys they can take us on as we walk beside them. As a kid, I was fascinated by tracing tree rings with my finger, imagining the years each ring represented.
Now, as we work with trees more deeply, each stage of the process feels like part of a journey. Walking the land, being drawn to different trees, spending time getting to know them, visiting often, being guided to a piece of wood, giving thanks, drying it, sensing when it is ready to work with, cutting, shaping, sanding, oiling. Throughout this beautiful, often slow process, a connection is formed and deepened, and much is exchanged along the way.
New Moon Collection
As the moon has waned this month, we have been drawn to working with woods with beautiful spalting patterns. I have once again, found myself tracing my finger across their marks and am reminded of maps, rivers, and pathways in these pieces. I would love to know what you see?
Spalted Beech pendants
This collection is a celebration of journeys. Journeys of connection; to the earth, to ourselves, and to forming networks that inspire and nurture ourselves and others.
Apple energy can support us when we are feeling tired, depleted, and unenthused to bring a vibrancy back to our days and remind us of the abundance within.
Energetic qualities of Apple include; Abundance, Nourishment, Magic, Earth Connection, Health
Ash trees have strong associations to the Sun, growing strong and tall. They are one of the first trees to let go of their leaves come autumn, often while the leaves are still green, guiding us in the art of moving forward and transformation.
Energetic qualities of Ash include; Direction, Strength, Protection, Transformation
We hope you love these pieces as much as we did crafting them. Perhaps the next part of their journey will be with you?
Wishing you some grounded moments of connection this New Moon,
With July’s Full Moon rising tomorrow evening, we felt inspired to create some Full Moon pendants this week. We were drawn to woods that feel particularly supportive and balancing during the intensity that can sometimes be felt during this time of year. More on these later…
We wanted to say a big thank you for your feedback on our new Moon Phase print. I wanted to share this photo with you, of one very happily in its beautiful new home. Doesn’t it look wonderful?
We are getting ready to head to Norfolk this weekend for the Strumpshaw Tree Fair where we will be trading alongside some wonderful artisans and woodcrafters. The fair will include workshops, activities and performances across the whole weekend and while tickets are now sold out online, you can still pay on the gate. In August we return to the fabulousYe Olde Wytches Marketin Newark.
To celebrate tomorrow’s Full Moon, these 5 Full Moon pendants are in store now. Handcrafted from windfallen Ash, Holly, Willow, Oak and Beech.
Before I go, I am very excited to share that our gallery is now live on our website and you can view it here. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far, it has been wonderful compiling your photos, stories and words about what your pendants mean to you. This is an ongoing project so please get in touch if you would like to be part of our gallery.
I have shared both Cristi and Jo’s words this week on Instagram. If you missed them, you can read them now by clicking on their beautiful photos.
Midsummer is a brilliant time to develop or deepen our own intuitive connection to the land around us. Spending more time out in nature gives us the opportunity to connect with the wild world. What do we notice around us? Do the colours or shapes of certain plants draw us in? Is there a tree that we just want to move closer to, sit beside or feel their bark or leaves? Notice the pulls and calls, and see where our attention is being drawn. The more present we are, the more we will begin to notice.
Calendula drawing me in on these Summer days
Keep a note of what draws you in, along with any feelings or words that stir when you spend time near certain plants or trees.
Plants of Litha
We are spoilt for choice at this time of year, when so many plants are at their most vital and abundant. I would encourage you to see what plants call to you at this time. If any stand out and are new to you, have a go at finding out more about them.
This year I am finding myself especially drawn to…
Calendula
This joyful beauty is so easy to grow. They are a fabulous companion plant in the garden attracting pollinators and are edible with a wealth of medicinal compounds. The more you pick, the more they grow and perhaps most importantly, they make me smile anytime that I step out the door.
Lavender
Lavender arrives at the height of Summer as if it knows we may be in need of its calming presence. Another wonderful herb for pollinators, I find it soothing to sit next to in the evenings, gathering a few stems for my evening brew or to hang by my bed.
Self Heal
I await the arrival of this wild plant every year. It can be found creeping low amongst the grass to escape the mower but grows tall and proud amongst the herb beds. A member of the mint family, Self Heal always draws me in, and I love adding it to my brews.
Rose
Beautiful Rose offers us a welcome reminder to ‘stop and smell the roses’, especially when we feel too busy to pause. Rose guides us in uniting strength and softness and asks us to consider what we need in order to bloom.
Summer Solstice and the Oak Tree
The tree most associated with Midsummer is the mighty Oak tree. Its broad canopy offers welcome respite from the heat. Acorns are beginning to grow now, and the tree feels in its element. If you haven’t already, you can read the folklore about the Oak King here.
We are now making our Oak slice pendants to order. They have the most beautiful grain and embody the strength and grounding of the mighty Oak tree.
Just a reminder before I go that there is 20% off our prints and Wheel of the Year card deck this weekend
Wishing you all a little magic this Solstice. We are spending a couple of days around some of our favourite wildflower meadows. Look at this poppy field we came across!
Every year, the Summer Solstice seems to take me by surprise, and this year is no exception! The heat is rising, the flowers are blooming and insects are busy gathering nectar.
The Summer Solstice corresponds to the Full Moon phase of the lunar cycle. These are points of fullness and culmination. Whilst these ‘peaks’ can feel abundant and celebratory, we may also find ourselves experiencing overflow and overwhelm as our long days become full, busy, and hot!
Summer Solstice is associated with the fire element and the Full Moon phase of the lunar cycle
In today’s post, I will be sharing my favourite practices for working with this heightened energy so lets dive in!
Grounding Midsummer Practices
As the heat rises, I find myself craving the water’s edge to balance some of the fiery, Summer energy. If you would like to read more about ways to work with and balance the intensity at this time of the year, do check out my post Lessons from the Longestday too.
Grounding
As the land around us brims with abundance, one of my favourite daily rituals is to get my bare feet on the ground as often as possible. In fact, laying my whole body on the earth and feeling the support of the ground beneath me is so nourishing just now. I wonder, do you ever plant yourself to the earth in this way too?
I especially enjoy being outside first thing, as the morning air is cooler, and again in the evenings as the sun lowers in the sky. I tend to my plants, soak in the stillness and gather some herbs for a garden brew…
Garden tea
One of my favourite practices to connect with the seasons is to gather some herbs from the land around me and brew them into a fresh tea. At this time of year, there are so many vibrant herbs and plants to choose from, many of which can be grown in pots if you are lacking space.
Some of my favourites just now include; Peppermint, Lemon balm, Calendula, Sage, Thyme, Chamomile, Lavender, Self heal and Clover.
I like to use a cafetiere to brew my herbs, cover them in just boiled water and steep for around 15 – 20 minutes. I then enjoy my tea mindfully in the garden.
A handful of herbsBrew for 15 minutes or soEnjoy amongst the flowers
Introducing our Moon Phases print
We LOVED creating our new moon print as it is something we have been asked for so many times! We would love to hear what you think. It comes with a guided prompt or reflection for each moon phase throughout the lunar cycle.
As with all our designs, they are printed on uncoated, recycled card by an independent printing company and are available in two sizes; 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches.
How are you as we approach the end of May? It has been, for the most part, very warm and sunny here in Northamptonshire. The month began with carpets of Bluebells and frothy Hawthorn hedges and is ending with Elderflowers and Roses coming into bloom.
May began with the Bluebells…And ended with the Roses
The recent rains have come as a welcome relief for the garden. The strawberry beds seem very happy for the soaking, as am I, now that I can nibble their sweet red fruits as I do my garden rounds!
Strawberry season has begun!
We have really enjoyed trading at some wonderful events this month, including the very first Suffolk Witchcraft Market. We will be returning in October and December.
We have so many great events coming up next, and I shall be sharing more about them towards the end of this post.
Up early, ready for market day!All set up for the Spring Artisan Market in Stourton Woods, Lincolnshire
Wild Jewellery Gallery
From time to time, we get tagged in your posts on social media, and we always feel so inspired, seeing you in your Wild Jewellery.
It has encouraged me to begin creating a gallery of your photos, to celebrate you in your pendants and what they have come to mean to you.
To express our gratitude, anyone who submits a photo to contribute to our gallery will be entered into a draw to win a custom piece of Wild Jewellery AND a print of their choice!
TO ENTER:
Send us a photo of you in your Wild Jewellery that you are happy for us to share on our website and social media.
Include some words about what your pendant means to you and how you feel wearing it.
Optional – share something about you (your passion, your work, what lights you up) we would love to celebrate you too!
Send them to us via Instagram or email them directly to: wildfen@outlook.com by Sunday 1st June to be entered into our draw.
If you aren’t comfortable sharing a photo of yourself but feel called to send us some words about your Wild Jewellery, we would be most grateful and you will still be entered into our draw. Any questions, feel free to reach out.
Upcoming Events
We are heading into festival season, and will be attending 4 over the Summer! Here is where you can find us next, starting with this weekend at the beautiful Ignite Your Soul: Intro to the Summer Solstice event.
Wild Fen Updates
As a thank you, for your continued support this year, we have 20% off everything in store from now until Sunday. This includes our Wild Jewellery, all prints and our Wheel of the Year card set!
Elder Moon pendantAlder Slice PendantWheel of the Year printWheel of the year card set
In other news, I have begun to dip my toes into the world of Substack as a space to share a little more about my personal journey exploring the wild world. I am still finding my way with this new platform, but you are more than welcome to join me there where I share reflections from a life lived close to nature.
Wild Fen 