01/02/2026
Happy Imbolc! 🌿✨ Is it the most anticipated celebration of the year? Right now, it certainly feels that way!
Imbolc marks the beginning of spring and the halfway point through winter. After a seemingly endless January, today feels like a truly pivotal moment. While the weather may not improve much just yet, Imbolc signals the end of deep winter and the slow return of lighter, longer days, hallelujah! 🙌🏼
Although much of nature remains in hibernation, signs of life are everywhere. Snowdrops are appearing across the landscape, fresh green growth is beginning to stir beneath the soil, and in some areas even wild garlic has started to emerge. All gentle reminders that spring is on its way and brighter days are ahead.
To celebrate the start of February, Leanne () and I have put together this month’s list of what to grow, harvest, and forage. These lists are intended to encourage seasonal living, whether you grow your own food or simply want to know what’s best to buy from local grocers and supermarkets at this time of year. As always, they are not exhaustive and will vary by region. We also strongly recommend never eating any wild plant or mushroom unless you are 100% confident in its identification 🍄🟫🌱
We hope you find these lists helpful and that they encourage you to grow your own food where possible and eat more local, seasonal produce 🥬🥦 Save this post for later, share it with someone who loves seasonal living, and let us know what you’re growing, harvesting, or spotting this month. 🌿✨
