The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ The Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~this meme was inspired in part by ~ In My Mailbox~ It's a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.
We are litterally halfway through September. Time goes so fast. This past week was good but busy. I don't remember much about Monday, but Big Girl had pitching practice. Tuesday, we went on a field trip to Majestic Caverns (aka DeSoto Caverns) in Childersburg, AL with my parents. We had a great day. The Big Kids had martial arts belt testing that night. Little Boy came home from MDO on Monday with a stuffy nose. By Tuesday he really wasn't feeling well. Wednesday, I kept him home from MDO. That was a stressful day with school and bad behavior from one child. Thursday was a much better day. We ended up going to a local park and meeting up with some friends. Friday was up and down. We ended up having a good day. We had a singing with our church family. My aunt and uncle came to teach us somne new songs and to fellowship with us. Saturady, I worked on some computer things, and I was steadily chipping away at the giant pile of tree limbs and trunks from the trees we had cut down several months ago. I made good progress, but it's barely a visible dent in the overall pile. I've been struggling with a little reading slump I guess. I did listen to on audiobook, but that's really it.
Monday: Review of To Hunt an Heiress by Martha Keyes (4 Stars)
Wednesday: Can't Wait for Whispers at Painswick Court
Friday: Homeschool Friday - A Crown for Kate (5 Stars)
Monday: Review of Shadow & Storms (The Legends of Thezmarr, # 4) by Helen Scheuerer
Tuesday: Top Ten Tuesday?
Wednesday: Can't Wait Wednesday?
Friday: Homeschool Friday - How to Take the Grrr Out of Anger
The Little Wild Library: Wild Rose: Simple things to do with the plants around you.
By: Clare Gogerty
Expected Publication: September 16, 2025 by Verbena
85 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Plants, Nature, Science
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
*Note: The above link to Amazon is an affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--Peeking out of hedgerows and spilling a beautiful scent, the wild rose is one of the most charming wild plants to find. A favourite of bees when the flowers are in bloom, its vibrant red rosehips are a much needed burst of colour as fall turns to winter and the landscape darkens.In The Little Wild Wild Rose, discover how to make the most of this beautiful plant, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you’ve found your favourite wild rose, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure – from edible treats to useful tinctures. Discover recipes that make use of robust and plump rosehips that decorate the branches in autumn, and return in the spring to forage and gather petals and flowers to explore new ways to use this most ancient of roses. All the recipes and makes are beginner friendly, making it easier and more fulfilling to engage with the natural world and form a connection to the plants and flowers that decorate our lives.
Learn how to identify the wild rose amidst its hedgerow friends from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the rosa canina waving merrily on a spring breeze, or brightening a dull fall afternoon. Through the book, learn about the history of the wild rose, including how it got its name, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this beautiful plant.
The perfect beginner's guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Wild Rose will reveal the secrets of the hedgerow and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.
The Little Wild Library: Hawthorn: Simple things to do with the plants around you.
By: Clare Gogerty
Expected Publication: September 16, 2025 by David & Charles
112 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Plants, Nature, Science
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
*Note: The above link to Amazon is an affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--Introducing The Little Wild Hawthorn – a captivating pocket-sized guide to the magical and practical hawthorn tree. Known for its frothy white blossoms in spring and vibrant red berries in autumn, the hawthorn is a beloved tree that provides shelter, food, and enchantment throughout the year. From the moment its blossoms appear in May, to the fall when its berries brighten the hedgerow, this book reveals how to forage, craft, and cook with this ancient tree, all while uncovering its deep roots in myth and folklore.
• Simple Foraging Guidance: Learn how to identify the hawthorn among its hedgerow companions, with easy-to-follow tips on when and where to forage its flowers and berries.
• Seasonal Recipes & Crafts: Explore beginner-friendly recipes and crafts, from hawthorn jelly to soothing tinctures, perfect for making use of this versatile tree all year round.
• Rich History & Folklore: Discover the fascinating myths surrounding the hawthorn, a tree considered sacred to the Celtic druids.Whether you're new to foraging or looking to connect with the ancient plants of the hedgerow, The Little Wild Hawthorn is the perfect introduction to this magical tree. With its blend of practical foraging advice, seasonal projects, and enchanting folklore, this guide will inspire you to embrace the hawthorn’s many gifts and explore the natural world around you.
The Little Wild Library: Elder: Simple things to do with the plants around you.
By: Clare Gogerty
Expected Publication: September 16, 2025 by David & Charles
128 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction, Plants, Nature, Science
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss (Thank you!!)
*Note: The above link to Amazon is an affiliate links. Affiliate links support giveaways for Somewhere Only We Know readers.
Goodreads description--A favourite of foragers, the Elder tree is the very essence of summer, with frothy blooms emerging in the late spring and filling the hedges and pathways with a glorious fragrance. As the seasons turn, the elderberry comes into its own, a delicious food for humans and animals alike, bursting with vitality and an excellent source of vitamin c.In The Little Wild Elder, discover how to make the most of this beautiful tree, with recipes and makes to try throughout the year. Once you’ve found your favourite elder, come back as the seasons change and find new things to do with your foraged treasure – from edible treats to useful tinctures. Beginner-friendly, the elder is the perfect plant for those new to foraging to get to know – with easy-to-follow recipes for favourite makes such as the delicate and romantic elderflower champagne.
Learn how to identify the elder amidst its hedgerow friends from the comprehensive botanical information included, and take this pocket-sized book out on foraging adventures to help spot the elder blossom bursting forth in the spring sunshine – though you’ll be sure to catch its heavenly scent before you see it! As fall arrives, return to your favourite elder and gather the elderberries that shine brightly from its branches. Through the book, learn about the history of the elder, and discover some of the myths, legends, and folklore attached to this beautiful plant.
The perfect beginner's guide to foraging, in a handy pocket-sized format, The Little Wild Elder will reveal the secrets of the hedgerow and inspire those new to foraging to experiment and explore the beautiful plants around them.
That's it for my shelves and recaps of my past and upcoming week. What did you add to your shelves this week? Any bookish news you want to talk about? Let me know!
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