Snowy Yin and Yang garden ’12
Snowy Yin Yang garden in February. We created this bed last year and it looks so great in the snow.
pruning the bower
Pruning the bower on a crisp January day. It always takes quite a few days to do and if the weather is favourable then it makes the process easier.
New Beds in B B garden
In March we made some new raised beds and rabbit fenced this fairly small area.
Ashtree flower tree walk
In April Tony Spiers led a tree identification walk in Stanmer Park which turned out to be really popular. We finished at Breathing Space for refreshments and story telling. During the walk we looked at tree flowers which are extraordinarily beautiful when seen close up.
Dragonfly
This is a female Broad Bodied Chaser dragonfly. She’d just emerged on a rather cold, damp May day and settled on Suzi’s hand.
starting work on temporary structure
Also in May we started work on making a temporary shelter beyond the willow bower. At the moment its a ring of posts but the canopy can be strung up there to create shelter from showers. This winter some woven walls from ash saplings will be constructed to provide a wind break.
University students Sculpture at Breathing Space
In June a workshop was held for students from Brighton University as an end of term/ sculpture session. Brething Space was festooned with art works for a while.
Red Campion Daisies
Because of so much rain in May/ June the growth was very lush. The wild flower meadow looked good – these are Red Campion, Crosswort and Oxeye Daisies.
Caterpillar July 2012
In July there were quite a few caterpillars munching on the lush growth. This is an Eyed Hawk Moth disguising itself very well on the willow of the Yin Yang garden.
Mayor at Breathing Space Open Day 2012
Also in July we participated in the Stanmer Organics Open Day. At Breathing Space we offered story telling, face painting and refreshments. We also had a visit from the Mayor and his wife.
Felting at the Wild Star Gathering
In August the Wild star Gathering held workshops in the bower. This is felt making on a hot day – the shade was very welcome.
Butterfly Garden
This is the Bee and Butterfly garden in August – it had lots of visitors ( of the pollinater kind especially )
Red Hanging Wild Star 2012
Alanna wrote this poem about her experince of the workshop. In it she mentions the art works that she’s donated to Breathing Space.
The Breathing Space
The contemplative essence of our felted pieces
Made in tranquility bathed in caressing
And quiet conversation
Are hung in a healing circle
Where evolving ideas find natural harmony
Our breath flows into their creation
To bring delight to future generations
In gratitude I donate
To the Breathing Space a meditative bowl
That offers blue glass, stone, shell
Wood and a three pronged nite light
And a driftwood tree
Making broken things whole
lords & Ladies
In September the berries began to appear. Here is Lords and Ladies found in the Foxglove corner.
Flowers from B & B Garden
October and there are still a few flowers from the B & B garden.
Canopy
This canopy for the willow bower will be very helpful on rainy days.
Breathing Space 