Inspired by the ancient Japanese calendar that divides the year into 72 micro-seasons, this beautifully written nature book invites readers to slow down and reconnect with the natural rhythms of the British landscape.

From the quiet emergence of snowdrops in January to the poetic stillness of “tree skeletons and sky” in late December, each brief season captures a fleeting yet vivid moment in nature, a bird’s song, the first signs of budding leaves, or the glitter of dew on a spider’s web.

Rich with folklore, herbal wisdom, and natural history, this book is a perfect companion for mindful nature walks, a thoughtful gift for wildlife and plant lovers, and an inspiring resource for anyone interested in British seasonal change and slow living.

If you're dipping in for a moment of reflection or following along throughout the year, this book will deepen your appreciation for the subtle wonders that unfold each day in the natural world.

Praise for Nature's Calendar:

A gorgeous guide to the year, one that will deepen readers' relationships with the seasons - Melissa Harrison

The magic of Nature's Calendar lies in the simplicity of its premise: break the year into smaller parts, and see what happens to our noticing. What follows is a striking collection of essays by writers and keen observers of the natural world; an invitation to get involved; and a celebration of what is fleeting - Helen Jukes

A treasure of a book - Bookseller

Nature's Calendar highlights subtle changes, with 'noticing exercises' to make us aware of nature's beauty and complexity - Woman’s Weekly

A gorgeous guide... Drawing on science, art, literature and history, the contributors aim to re-enchant the reader, encouraging close observation of the world - Simple Things

Delightful... Nature's Calendar, designed to be dipped into rather than read in one go, is a reassuringly old-fashioned book, the sort of volume the Famous Five might have consulted before going on one of their jaunts... It proves that, as long as you know where to look, there are wonders unfolding all around us right through the year - Daily Mail

Beautifully eclectic... Books such as Nature's Calendar are there to remind us to take life at a slower pace, to metaphorically (and literally) smell the roses - BBC Countryfile magazine