Every July I find myself looking for the first evening primroses.

Not because they are the most spectacular flowers in the garden, but because they remind me that nature has no interest in hurrying.

While most flowers spend the day chasing the sun, the evening primrose patiently waits until the light begins to soften. Only then her yellow petals slowly unfold, it's so precious! almost as if she has been waiting for the moon.

✿ Botanical Note

The seeds of evening primrose produce an oil that has been treasured for generations.

Rich in essential fatty acids, it has long been used in botanical skincare for dry, delicate skin and is still one of my favourite oils to work with, especially during the warmer months. This is why I created the Facial Oil  around this magical ingredient.

What I love most is that the flower itself seems to teach exactly the same lesson as the oil does for our skin. Gentleness and softness.  Restoration.

✿ Moon Note

It makes me smile when I think about the fact that this flower opens while most of the garden is preparing for sleep.

It makes me remember that not everything is meant to bloom in full daylight.

Some things belong to quieter hours.

✿ A July Ritual

This week, go outside just before sunset.

Find a place where the garden becomes quiet. You don't need a large garden.

A balcony with lavender or even roadside green spot.

Spend ten minutes simply watching what changes as the light disappears.

Notice which flowers become more fragrant.

Which insects arrive.

How the air cools.

For centuries, people knew their gardens not only by season, but by hour.

Perhaps we've forgotten that every garden has a daytime personality and experience...

...and an entirely different one after sunset.

✿ From My Notebook

Every morning and evening I rub a few drops of Facial Oil with evening primrose oil onto my face. 

I love ending the day with the same flower that waits for the moon before revealing its beauty. It makes my skin care routine so magical.

I think plants have far more to teach us than we give them credit for.