Claire Barker

Thanks to Andy Shepherd for these beautiful words, which I appreciate so much. If you’d like to pre-order a copy for your bookshelf then just click on the linktree 👆in my bio. xx 🌱💚#hettienettleshandbookforhedgewitches #screenfreeactivities

Monthly Tales from Flittermouse, a story linked to a seasonal theme, such as the Hare and the Moon (March) or The Unlucky Hedgehog (January)

Celebrity interviews from the local faeries to the Moon to Jack Frost!

Seasonal celebrations such as the Equinox Periwinkle Parade to welcome Ostara, the spring goddess!

Spell of the Month: make a wish with a dandelion clock charm, make a dream matchbox with rosemary.

OUT IN AUGUST 2025! Available for pre order now 😍

Hettie Nettle empowers children to become guardians of the Wild Wood in this magical guide to being a hedgewitch. Month-by-month she reveals the hidden magical world that surrounds us but only children can see

Tea, chat and book talk about my favourite things. Thanks Mark!

Strong Picklewitch vibes there!

I’ve just spent the early afternoon in the company of the wonderful children’s author @clairebarker.bsky.social whose books are full of glorious folklore material for younger readers.

There was tea, and coffee, and a great chat which you’ll be able to hear on Saturday as a bonus episode

Brilliant to see you Mark! Thanks for the cuppa and the excellent chat ✨

Ah thanks! Nice to see you.

Hobonimics

Rainy, rainy day so my husband and I made a pie. It was gluten-free, chicken and leek and D E L I C I O U S. A king amongst pies. #I❤️Pies #simplethibgs

So cold today. Don’t forget to feed the #birds #sparrows #robins #wrens

Ahhhh! 😃😃😃

I was thinking of you when I posted it! Glad you’re still happy together x

Thanks! I did used to sell it as a print years ago. It was quite popular. Glad you like it.

No snow in Devon today. Here’s a little painting I did ages ago instead. It’ll have to do.

Yes please! 😀

Brilliant idea Abie. Please do add me and thank you x

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Today I’ve been painting holly.

😃 Nice to meet you

@mharrisonauthor.bsky.social Hello! 👋👋😀

Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know.

Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.

@dogs.bsky.social You know that amazing thing where dogs find plants that heal them? This is Sammy. He digs up poisonous plants in the garden and eats them in secret. In his 15 and a half years he has eaten coffee, dark chocolate and rat poison.
We love him but doubt his medical credentials.

A clever friend made me an autumnal birthday hat! Last year it was #mushrooms and this year it’s #acorns and #leaves. It kept me lovely and warm while I repotted this walnut tree, given to me as a tiny sapling a couple of years ago.

Thank you! It’s been wonderful to work on.

Thank you! 😀

I’m new to this place but try DM? I’ll look out for you 🙂

Would love to!

My latest news! 👇Coming autumn 2025 with Moon+ Bird, for 6-9s. 🍄🍁🍀🎨 Birds, fairies, plants, folklore and magic. Never be late waking the hedgehogs again…🦔💫