On being outside

We are still clinging to the last of summer. It’s been so glorious having proper hot weather. I think my Australian roots mean I absolutely love it when it feels a bit too hot – sweat on the brow, wide blue skies, long days, slowing down. Tai Chi training has been a joy outside when we’ve been able to manage it- we actually went inside for shade on that 40 degree day! I’ve been growing a lot more in the garden and allotment, so been paying much more attention to the seasons and noticing wildlife and small changes. These echincea have been my favourites.