Rooted by Nature

Christmas & festive folklore

Merry Christmas everyone! Join me for a cosy chat, my tips and tricks for the season and an exploration of our festive traditions. Have you ever wondered why we send Christmas cards or kiss under the mistletoe? Where did Father Christmas come from? What are the quirky stories behind our favourite carols and did our Christmas tree originate from pagan sacrifice? Find out in this festive episode of Rooted by Nature.Book recommendations:The Book of Christmas by Christopher WinnMerry Midwinter by Gillian MonksFor more of my content find me on SubstackFeel free to get in touch on Instagram, facebook or email:rootedbynaturepodcast@gmail.comSend us a text

Festive Nesting

Snuggle up and get cosy with me, as I share delicious recipes, get ahead tips & tricks and my favourite podcast and books for the festive season. I shine a light on seasonal overwhelm, making moments of calm and my plans to prevent boxing day burn out.For more of my content find me on SubstackFeel free to get in touch on Instagram, facebook or email:rootedbynaturepodcast@gmail.comPostage address for Father Christmas:Father Christmas, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ                                              Deadline 10/12/2025Recommendations:The Calm Christmas PodcastCalm Christmas and a Happy New Year by Beth Kempton Nigel Slater’s Christmas Chronicles by Nigel SlaterChristmas at River Cottage by Lucy BrazierMerry Midwinter by Gillian MonksHettie Nettle’s Handbook for Hedgewitches by Claire BarkerGrail Maiden by Sheena CundyThe Book of Christmas: The Hidden Stories Behind Our Festive Traditions by Christopher WinnRecipes:Nigella Lawson’s Linzer cookiesToffee Popcorn: ⅓ cup of popping corn, golden syrup, butter & brown sugarFestive ham: 1kg of boneless gammon, fresh water, bay leaves, pimento berries, black peppercorns, juniper berries, star anise, cinnamon sticks, crushed cardamom pods, coriander seeds, nutmeg, apple slices and orange peel.Send us a text

Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice and all things nice, welcome to the cosy season! Join me as I take my children on pumpkin themed adventures, bake delicious autumnal treats and curl up under blankets, drinking pumpkin spiced lattes and reading good books by candlelight.For more of my content find me on SubstackFeel free to get in touch on Instagram or email:rootedbynaturepodcast@gmail.comRecommendations:A Wilder Way, How Gardens Grow Us by Poppy Okatcha Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales (book 3) by Heather FawcettRewitched & Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood Tolkien film released 2019 (currently on Disney)Celebrity Traitors, UK 2025 (currently on BBC iPlayer)Jamie Oliver's Pumpkin Pie recipeSend us a text

Tea with a kitchen witch

Join me for a cosy chat over tea with Kitchen Witch, Rachel Patterson. Rachel has penned over 30 witchcraft books and runs an online kitchen witch school, among many other magical endeavours. We discuss deities, finding magic in the mundane and how to connect with the land under our feet and the energy in our homes. We delve into personal relationships, how unique our lives and beliefs can be, and how interwoven nature connection and spirituality truly are.For more of my content find me on SubstackFeel free to get in touch on Instagram or email:rootedbynaturepodcast@gmail.comRachel’s links:Website: https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/Books: https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/my-booksYoutube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KitchenwitchukPodcast: https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/podcastSend us a text

Summer's end

Summer has flown by in a flurry of summer holiday activities and family birthdays. I've been holding on to the last summery days by basking in the sun, picking elderberries for syrup and reading a good book. Join me as I review The Anti-consumerist Druid by Katrina Townsend, which led me to discover I'm a closet shopping addict!For more of my content find me on SubstackFeel free to get in touch on Instagram or email:rootedbynaturepodcast@gmail.comRecommendation:The Anti-consumerist Druid by Katrina Townsend Send us a text