Wild Library

stories for curious minds

Skip to content
  • About
  • Explore the Wild Library
  • Stories that Inspire
  • Wild Reading List
  • Wildflowers
  • Contact
  • Search
Search

Explore the Wild Library

Pockets Full of Treasure

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 / Chantelle Turner / 2 Comments

You know you had a good walk when you arrive home with your pockets full of treasure but without your keys!

Book Recommendation – The Dragon of Og by Rumer Godden

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 / Chantelle Turner / 7 Comments

‘The Dragon on Og’ by Rumer Godden, Illustrated by Pauline Baynes Set in Scotland, this quirky tale is very much about a dragon and its mystery and magic, but even more so about Angus Og and his young wife, Matilda. Angus Og is as stubborn as an ox and as fierce as a dragon in … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Dragon of Og by Rumer Godden

Winter Walk with Ancient Alders

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / 4 Comments

Walking in a wooded area in the middle of winter is such an enriching experience. There aren’t any wildflowers stealing the show, except for a lonely herb robert, but there are so many other wonderful things to see. Ferns, lichens, fungi, and tiny new plants poking through the thick carpet of alder leaves. This new … Continue reading Winter Walk with Ancient Alders

Gift From a Stranger

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / 2 Comments

There were six rose bushes in the garden when we moved into our new rental house in December. This is unusual. Rental gardens are often bare and low maintenance. The roses were pruned back for the winter so I had no idea what to expect. As spring turned into summer they surprised and delighted me … Continue reading Gift From a Stranger

The (Audio) Books that Got Me Through Busy Days

May 12, 2022May 16, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / 1 Comment

I love to read and books have always been a very important part of my life. I read to learn new things; sometimes to gain new knowledge but more often to experience a new perspective. I feel like books are also a great way to go on adventures or to take a quick “brain-break” while … Continue reading The (Audio) Books that Got Me Through Busy Days

The Gull House – Suburban Seagulls and Life in Dublin

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / 2 Comments

One morning I opened the patio curtains and there, in the centre of the small patch of frozen grass and weeds that is our lawn, was a slice of bread. It seemed unnaturally large and white lying there under the late winter sky. I was puzzled. Surely the cats wouldn’t bother stealing bread. Or would … Continue reading The Gull House – Suburban Seagulls and Life in Dublin

Hi, I’m still here…

March 15, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / 2 Comments

Cherry blossoms, Dublin, Ireland I’ve been quiet on social media and the Wild Library blog. The last two months were busy... I started writing a new blog post this morning, and it’s good to put my thoughts on paper again. I’m also very behind with book reviews, so I might do a series of short … Continue reading Hi, I’m still here…

Thoughts on Moving House and How We Fill Our Lives

February 8, 2022February 14, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / 2 Comments

Early morning - 05:00. I’ve always been an early bird but, at the moment, as a parent to a young child, my internal clock doesn’t always align with my need for more sleep. Usually, when I’m awake at 05:00, I’m awake for good and I might as well get something done. So here I am, … Continue reading Thoughts on Moving House and How We Fill Our Lives

Reading Inspiration: My 2021 Reading List

January 6, 2022January 7, 2022 / Chantelle Turner / Leave a comment

It’s fun to look back at the books I’ve read (and listened to) during 2021. I think it’s a diverse list but two major themes are history and nature. No surprises there! I’m glad I read more poetry and I hope to keep it up in 2022. Jamaica Kincaid’s At the Bottom of the River … Continue reading Reading Inspiration: My 2021 Reading List

Finding Wildflowers the Old Fashioned Way

December 14, 2021December 17, 2021 / Chantelle Turner / 2 Comments

After ten months of identifying wildflowers in Ireland, I think it’s time to give a brief overview of how I go about this process. The first question most people ask me is, ‘Do you use an app?’ No, I haven’t used an app. Yet…

Posts navigation

← Older posts

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

WILD LIBRARY ON INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST, AND FACEBOOK

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
Blog at WordPress.com.
  • Follow Following
    • Wild Library
    • Join 81 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Wild Library
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...
 

    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy