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How to get sparks back in your life and keep them burning.
The blaze of a log fire on a cold night speaks to the heart in a way no other flame can. It has character and ever-changing form; it has vibrant colour and a balletic movement. Indeed, it was the flame that transformed the way life was lived on earth, but now that primary driver of evolution finds itself being extinguished in a modern world of microwaves, induction hobs and central heating. Gradually the flames are going out, as houses are now built without fireplaces, bonfires are banned, and schoolchildren are forbidden to use the Bunsen burner. But the sight of a flame remains as evocative as ever.
The Art of Chopping and Burning Wood wants to inspire, and teach, looking at the history of fire and showing the wonders that the burning flame can conjure.
7th November, 2023 in Folklore
The relationship between fire and story goes back a long way. Since the first deliberate kindling of fire, people have been gathered into the warmth and light from the fire-side, which also assured safety from predators. To prepare for cosy season, we’re sharing a story from Chri…
19th January, 2021 in Natural World
Mammal tracking, like many natural history subjects can be a daunting prospect mostly because it is difficult to find a starting point. This is true with regards to the identification of all forms of wild things. In any of these subject areas the first 10-20 species will be the h…
12th February, 2020 in Biography & Memoir, Natural World
To call Alice ‘just another pig’ would be the gravest insult. She was far removed from the ordinary, the common-or-garden, the routine. She had qualities that elevated her above the common- place members of that species. All pigs are special, as those who have kept them will tell…
13th December, 2017 in Natural World
Is there anything better to accompany a good book than a roaring wood fire to sit in front of? It’s that time of year when books, frosty nights, and roaring flames come together to form one of life’s greatest treats. I love fires, and always have. Is there any sound more re…
