Choosing an ethical coffee brand

Direct-trade is fairer than fair trade. There’s a real myth around fair trade where it isn’t actually as fair as you would first think. Quality is often compromised with fair trade whereas direct-trade links are more ethical and sustainable for both the farmer and the roaster.

September is a time of change in the meadows as the floriferous canvas evolves into a habitat for barn owls and other birds, as well as autumnal wildflower species.

Co-founder of JamJar Flowers, Melissa Richardson, shares her wisdom on the do’s and don’ts of wildflower picking.

At Thyme

As summer approaches, and where better to spend these brighter months than in nature. Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a heavenly place to while away an afternoon during your stay at Thyme.

Thyme x Plantlife

Thyme is proud to announce that we are a Patron of Plantlife, the conservation charity which helps landowners to restore and create their own meadows and owns and manages meadow reserves across Britain.