A year of the Gosman Spoon Co.
Learn how the Gosman Spoon Co got started
Nick takes a trip down memory lane and recounts how and why he and his daughter, Sophie got started in spoon carving.
Permaculture article: Earth, Gaia & Fire
A treatise on connectedness in nature
Nick ponders the connectedness of All living things On our planet and makes a plea for us to reconsider our distinctive path.
Textural communication
Hand-made objects are a form of communication
Hand-made objects can be seen as a form of communication between the maker and the user that can transcend the ages.
Nature’s woodcarver
A woodpecker’s drumming reminds us of spring
On Hearing the drumming of a greater spotted woodpecker during a walk in the greenwood, Nick ponders the coming spring.
COVID-19 lockdown: a time to reflect
The current pandemic forces us all to dig deep
Nick hales the heroS of the NHS and reflects that humanity has been here before many times and prevailed.
Ancient tools, ancient skills
Tools have defined human culture for centuries
Those tools in your box are the product of centuries of refinement and skill. Nick reflects on their importance to our culture and why we need to look after them!
Of greats & grains
What woods are good for spoon-carving?
During a walk in the greenwood, Nick describes the qualities of his favourite tree species for wood carving.
Therapy = spoon-carving
The wellbeing aspects of spoon-carving
Creating objects is a way of thinking with your hands and also a great way to improve your metal wellbeing.
One swallow does not a summer make
Seeing the first swallow of spring is magical
Seeing his first swallow of spring Triggers deep emotions for Nick and brings back memories of his father.
Larga vista festivals!
We all love a festival!
Its festival time again! In some counties, festivals are a way of life. Nick takes a looks at some of the zany goings on around the world.
A brave new world built with Ecobricks
A grassroots solution to a rising tide of plastic
Nick describes a simple, grassroots solution to the rising tide of plastic waste that threatens the survival of life on Earth.
Methuselahs in our midst
We need to protect our heritage of ancient yews
Nick eminds us that the UK is host to a precious heritage of ancient yew trees and highlights the many threats to their survival.
Once in a blue moon
A rare lunar phenomenon evokes wonder and mystery
The stunning brightness of the moon on a walk in early April is both beautiful and puzzling. Whilst he struggles to find an explanation, Nick summarises the huge scientific and folkloric heritage associated with our mysterious celestial companion.
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