A collection of stories shaped by the natural world, from the creative process in the studio and the inspiration behind the artwork, to seasonal living and time spent outdoors. Alongside these are simple, practical ways to connect with nature in everyday life, including ideas for little ones through Little Roots and small ways to bring the seasons into your home.

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My Life Is Like A Garden
Field Notes, Seasonal Living Halimah Ikram Field Notes, Seasonal Living Halimah Ikram

My Life Is Like A Garden

My garden wasn't supposed to look like this.

The weeds arrived faster than I could pull them. The ants claimed every patch of soil. Plants I'd carefully nurtured began to wilt beneath a relentless sun.

Standing there, surrounded by chaos, I realised I wasn't just looking at my vegetable patch.

I was looking at my year.

Because gardens, much like people, don't fall apart overnight. They quietly draw from what they've already been given, stretching every last reserve until one day, a little water is no longer enough.

But even in the mess, something was still growing.

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