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The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 5, Episode 4. October, Week 1The Window Diary is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary on this journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this final episode of the final series, we can reflect on our learnings and the changes we’ve witnessed over the past 12 months. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 02 October – 05 October2023

2024-10-1111 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 5, Episode 3. September, Weeks 3 & 4The Window Diary is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary on this journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we are struck by the colours starting to come through as autumn takes hold. Light greens, dark greens, yellows and reds, all bursting into view through the various shrubs and trees. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 18 September – 01 Octob...

2024-10-0414 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 5, Episode 2. September, Week 2The Window Diary is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary on this journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode of The Window Diary, we spot a new visitor to the garden in the shape of a red admiral butterfly. And there’s a bit of disbelief as we spot an abundance of acorns. This is nature. Through one window. Docu...

2024-09-2015 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 5, Episode 1. September, Week 1.The Window Diary is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Welcome to The Window Diary, a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we move from the summer to autumn months as September makes an appearance, and we observe the changes arriving in the garden. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 04 – 10 September 2023

2024-09-1318 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 12. August, Week 5Step into The Window Diary and join me as we look through a small window, offering an investigative view of an average garden tucked away in the heart of Central Scotland. Every day, mother nature offers us something new to observe as she turns the mundane into the magical on this captivating journey of exploration, mindfulness, and learning. In this episode, we move from summer to autumn months, as September arrives and we observe the changes arriving in the garden. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 28 August – 03 September 2023

2024-09-0616 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 11. August, Week 4Step into The Window Diary and join me as we look through a small window, offering an investigative view of an average garden tucked away in the heart of Central Scotland. Every day, mother nature offers us something new to observe as she turns the mundane into the magical on this captivating journey of exploration, mindfulness, and learning. In this episode, mushrooms and ferns get some attention. And they are more interesting than you could possibly imagine! This is nature. Through one window. Documented 21 August – 27 August 2023

2024-08-3018 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 10. August, Week 3The Window Diary is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Welcome to The Window Diary, a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we explore some of the varieties of bees, and there’s a slightly bigger hint of autumn in the air. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 14 August – 20 August 2023

2024-08-2316 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 9. August, Week 2Step into The Window Diary and join me as we look through a small window, offering an investigative view of an average garden tucked away in the heart of Central Scotland. Every day, mother nature offers us something new to observe as she turns the mundane into the magical on this captivating journey of exploration, mindfulness, and learning. In this episode, we look at the health benefits of fresh air – both inside and out. And, the tiniest flicker of autumn makes an appearance. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 07 August – 13 August 2023

2024-08-1617 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 8. August, Week 1Step into The Window Diary and join me as we look through a small window, offering an investigative view of an average garden tucked away in the heart of Central Scotland. Every day, mother nature offers us something new to observe as she turns the mundane into the magical on this captivating journey of exploration, mindfulness, and learning. In this episode, we’ll learn about the meaning of the word plowetery, and learn some wonderfully descriptive words for the different types of rain. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 31 July – 06 August 2023

2024-08-0915 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 7. July, Week 4Step into The Window Diary and join me as we look through a small window, offering an investigative view of an average garden tucked away in the heart of Central Scotland. Every day, mother nature offers us something new to observe as she turns the mundane into the magical on this captivating journey of exploration, mindfulness, and learning. In this episode, we dig a bit deeper into the soundscape of the garden, and we’ll don our lab coats to learn all about ethylene. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 24 July – 30 July 2023

2024-08-0215 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 6. July, Week 3This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Welcome to The Window Diary, a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 17 July – 23 July 2023

2024-07-2613 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 5. July, Week 2This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, mother nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, as she takes us on a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we’ll learn all about meniscus water shapes - and we’ll hear a little about the ravenous diet of the blue tit nestlings. This is nature. Through one window.

2024-07-1914 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 4. July, Week 1In the fourth episode of The Window Diary, we continue our exploration of the summer. This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, mother nature transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, taking us on a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we witness a magpie and pigeon stare-off. There’s a bit of learning to be done about sparrows, and we’re on the hunt for the wolf spider... or is he on the...

2024-07-1215 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 3. June, Week 3 & 4Thank you for joining me for the third episode of the fourth series of the window diary, as we continue our exploration of the summer. This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, mother nature invites us to join her on a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we experience a different view, we learn about cruelty to slugs, and we spend a bit of time worrying about the bees. Thi...

2024-07-0518 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 2. June, Week 2This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, mother nature invites us to join her on a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we explore the benefits of sunlight and the painful memories of nettle stings. This is nature. Through one window.

2024-06-1416 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 4, Episode 1. June, Week 1In this first episode of the fourth series of The Window Diary, we begin to explore the summer. This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Welcome to The Window Diary, a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we get a visit from the fairies, and we’ll also take time to reflect on the benefits colour has on o...

2024-06-0715 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 13. May, Week 4A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we take a walk down to my favourite corner of the garden and reminisce about what that little spot means and the memories it evokes – and you can join me in the herb garden! This is nature. Through one window. Documented 22 – 28 May 2023

2024-05-3112 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 12. May, Week 3A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, Mother Nature starts to enjoying herself as her colours begin to really burst through for summer. And we find out a bit more about digital nutrition. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 15 – 21 May 2023

2024-05-2414 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 11. May, Week 2A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, the view changes as the trees and bushes come into full bloom, and we search for images in the clouds. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 08 – 14 May 2023

2024-05-1716 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 10. May, Week 1.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, summer really starts to make itself known, and we ponder over whether or not greedy pigeons can burp. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 01 – 07 May 2023

2024-05-1011 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 9. April, Week 4.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, a band forms in the back garden, and we observe a crow suffering from... well, vanity. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 24 - 30 April 2023

2024-05-0317 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 8. April, Week 3This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Welcome to The Window Diary, a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, we look through a window onto foreign shores, and back home, we spot the first bumble bee of the season to visit the garden. This is nature. Through one window.

2024-04-2610 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 7. April, Week 2.This is your chance to join me as we peek through a small window, framing an unassuming garden nestled in the heart of Central Scotland. Each day, nature paints a fresh stroke on this canvas, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Welcome to The Window Diary, a captivating journey of discovery, mindfulness, and observation. In this episode, I invite you to reminisce with me as we peer back through the windows of our memories. And then, brace yourself for a celestial spectacle as we turn our gaze towards one of nature's most breathtaking displays: the mesmerising night s...

2024-04-1913 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 6. April, Week 1.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we’ll watch some very busy birds, nesting pigeons and the mower comes out for the first grass cut of the season This is nature. Through one window. Documented 03 – 09 April 2023.

2024-04-1213 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 5. March, Week 5.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, natures reveals more and more buds on her plants and trees – and we panic a little at the sound of chainsaws. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 27 March – 02 April 2023.

2024-04-0512 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 4. March, Week 4.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode spring continues to creep in, despite the weather doing its best to prevent it, and we peer into the garden through the darkness. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 20 - 26 Feb 2023.

2024-03-2910 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 3. March, Week 3A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. This is the third episode of series three, we ponder over whether or not nature is emotional – and why we stop jumping in puddles? This is nature. Through one window. Documented 13 - 20 March 2023.

2024-03-2211 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 3. March, Week 2.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. This is the third episode of series three, we ponder over whether or not nature is emotional – and why we stop jumping in puddles? This is nature. Through one window. Documented 13 - 20 March 2023.

2024-03-1509 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 3, Episode 1. March, Week 1A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. This is the first episode of series three, and in this episode, we’re joined by fussy birds, a rather enthusiastic woodpecker and I have yet another battle of wits with a pigeon. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 27 Feb – 05 March 2023.

2024-03-0810 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 12. February, Week 4.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we'll have the grand unveiling of the new bird table as we are joined by some of mother nature’s distinguished guests to inspect it. And, we’ll have a closer look at the first real signs of spring. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 20 - 26 Feb 2023.

2024-03-0112 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 11. February, Week 3.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, frogs and dormant volcanoes provide nature’s lessons for the week ahead. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 13 - 20 Feb 2023.

2024-02-2311 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 10. February, Week 2.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we’ll welcome a new visitor to the garden, and learn a little bit about crows with regional accents. This is nature. Through one window. Documented 06 - 12 Feb 2023.

2024-02-1612 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 9. February, Week 1.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we’ll take a look through a different window, and Shakespear, no less, drops by to tell us that ‘The earth has music for those who listen.’ This is nature. Through one window. Documented 30 Jan – 05 Feb 2023.

2024-02-0911 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 8. January, Week 4.A small window overlooking an average garden in Central Scotland. And every day, nature makes a little change to the view. The Window Diary captures these changes in what has become a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we add some more dimensions to the window view as we listen to nature’s sounds and take a deep breath with the freshest of air. Documented 23 – 29 January 2023.

2024-02-0214 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 7. January, Week 3.The Window Diary is a daily view of nature as seen through one window. It’s a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we’ll enjoy a bit of birdsong while we continue to enjoy the daily changes in the garden. The episode was documented 16 – 22 January 2023.

2024-01-1912 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 6. January, Week 2.The Window Diary is a daily view of nature as seen through one window. It’s a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we’ll dig a little deeper into birds that frequent the garden and of all things, raindrops.

2024-01-0912 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 5. January, Week 1.The Window Diary is a daily view of nature as seen through one window. It’s a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we’ll watch the birds embracing the rain, and learn some tips for dealing with these constantly grey skies.

2024-01-0117 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 4. 26 Dec - 01 Jan 2023The Window Diary is a daily view of nature as seen through one window. It’s a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, we observe some rather lively rabbits, and get a chance to learn more about trees.

2023-12-1916 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 1. 05 - 09 October 2022It's the early onset of autumn. In this episode we start to explore the view of the garden and the start of the seasonal change.

2023-12-1913 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 3. 19 Dec - 25 Dec 2022The Window Diary is a daily view of nature, as seen through one window. It’s a journey of learning, observation and a little mindfulness. In this episode, you’ll hear all about the comings and goings of the birds at the new bird table, which causes a bit of a stir in the feathered neighbourhood.

2023-12-0814 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 2. 12 Dec - 18 Dec 2022In this episode we’ll enjoy a very different perspective of nature in the garden. We can enjoy its beauty under a moon lit sky and a heavy snowfall.

2023-12-0114 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Series 2, Episode 1. Mon 05 Dec - Sun 11 DecIn this episode, we'll take time to enjoy the warm, golden reflection of the sun and the vast beauty of the night sky. This is nature – through one window.

2023-11-2415 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 9. 28 Nov - 04 Dec 2022The humble blackbird turns out to be quite a character, and we’ll also discover how we can find some calm with nothing more that a window view. This is nature – through one window.

2023-11-1716 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 8. 21 Nov - 27 Nov 2022The view through the window this week observes some of the garden birds, and the organisation of nature. We also reflect on the ongoing grey weather and consider - is this climate change?

2023-11-1017 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 7. 14 Nov - 20 Nov 2022This week’s window view brings some reflection on health. We think about how we can use inspiration from nature and a little positivity to help overcome worry.

2023-11-0413 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 6. 07 Nov - 13 Nov 2022In this episode, I’ll share with you some 'nature style' wisdom from Dolly and Bruce, as well as pausing for some more reflection. This is nature – through one window.

2023-10-2816 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 5. 31 Oct - 06 Nov 2022Welcome to episode five of The Window Diary. Most of us have at one point stopped to look out of a window. But have you ever stopped and taken a moment to enjoy what you see? In this week’s edition, we’ll discover mountains, and take some learnings from nature proverbs of old. This is nature – through one window.

2023-10-2221 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 4. 24 - 30 October 2022Welcome to Episode 4 of The Window Diary. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the different varieties of birds as seen from the window, as well as taking some positive learnings from the grey weather. This is nature – through one window.

2023-10-1614 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 3. 17 - 23 October 2022Most of us have at one point stopped to look out of a window. But have you ever stopped? Stared? Thought about what it is you are seeing? And what changes happen every day? In episode three, we explore more shades of grey and have a closer look at the autumnal changes. This is nature – through one window.

2023-10-1517 min

The Window Diary The Window Diary - Episode 2. 10 - 16 October 2022Most of us have at one point stopped to look out of a window. But have you ever stopped? Stared? Thought about what it is you are seeing? And what changes happen every day? In this week's window diary, we observe the comings and goings of the birds, as the autumnal change continues to take hold.

2023-10-0617 min