TOAST Magazine

Environment

Exploring the land around us and the ocean beyond. Finding new, thoughtful ways to preserve our environment and connecting with the outdoors.
Harnessing the Power of Plants with Herbalist Anne McIntyre

Maya Thomas visits the ayurvedic practitioner in her Cotswolds garden. 

3 years ago
Growing Flowers Sustainably with Wolves Lane Flower Company

Alice Vincent meets the duo taking a conscious approach at their nursery in north London. 

3 years ago
A Meditation on Women Drawn to the Soil

Alice Vincent reflects on the potency of outdoor space, at the heart of her new book, Why Women Grow.

3 years ago
Notes from a Winter Shoreline

Matt Collins on the appeal of migratory birds along the south coast.

3 years ago
Whinyard Rocks | Producing Natural Wine in Wales

The winemakers cultivating a low-intervention vineyard on a former sheep farm.

3 years ago
Charleston Gardener | Harry Hoblyn in conversation with Matt Collins

The gardeners discuss continuing the artistic spirit of a place through horticulture.

4 years ago
Encouraging Nature through Farming with Author James Rebanks

We speak to the writer and shepherd about his second book English Pastoral and his considered approach to agriculture.

4 years ago
Modern Life from Wilder Land | A Manifesto by Sebastian Cox

A vision for nature-first land from the London-based craftsman and environmentalist.

5 years ago
Brooklyn Grange | A Rooftop Farm in New York

Bringing people together through growing in unused spaces.

5 years ago
Returning to the Urban Wilderness with Maya Thomas

The London-based herbologlist, writer and chef on the wisdom of weeds. 

5 years ago
An Autumnal Chelsea Flower Show with Alys Fowler

For the first time ever, RHS Chelsea sidestepped spring and is being held in September.

5 years ago
Investing in Nature and Restoring Biodiversity with SUGi Forest Makers

Creating small-scale forests in urban areas community by community.

5 years ago
The Rhythms of Beekeeping with Lia Markwick

We talk to the Sussex-based apiarist about the recurring rituals of beekeeping.

5 years ago
Foraged & Found | Our Autumn Windows by Fox & Thorn

A celebration of plants gathered by people across the centuries for food, medicine and dyes.

5 years ago
Creating an Edible Forest with Restaurateur Clare Lattin

The co-founder of Ducksoup on leaving London to grow food guided by nature on the edge of Dartmoor.

5 years ago
Spring Wreaths with Fox & Thorn | Time to Make

A simple guide to making sculptural, wild wreaths.

5 years ago
The Roots that Bind | A Welsh Garden

Nature writer Matt Collins on creating his mother's garden in Wales. 

5 years ago
Restoring Native Woodland with Moor Trees

We speak to the Director of the Dartmoor-based conservation charity.

5 years ago
Finding Peace In Nature's Symphony

As our cities and towns fell silent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the glorious soundscape...

5 years ago
Calibrating a Rural Relocation

Nature writer Matt Collins adjusts to a new landscape in Suffolk.

5 years ago
Light Rain Sometimes Falls: An Essay by Olivia Meehan

Reflections on the winter season of hibernation at the allotment garden.

5 years ago
A Stretch of Suffolk | Five Acre Barn

David Woodbine and Bruce Badrock explore their East Anglian landscape.

6 years ago
Fox & Thorn | The Making of our Christmas Windows

We talk to Paula Ellis about the inspiration behind our golden Christmas windows.

6 years ago
The Nature of Flux by Louisa Thomsen Brits

Louisa Thomsen Brits examines how, in the midst of flux, we can flourish.

6 years ago