Living Seasonally—Even in the City

Even in the heart of the city, the seasons are whispering to us.

The way morning light shifts in autumn. The scent of jasmine on your walk to the train. The first hint of cool air brushing past your skin after a hot day.

We weren’t meant to move at the same pace all year. Nature doesn’t—and neither should we.

Living seasonally doesn’t mean you have to move to the country or start growing all your food (though you’re always welcome to visit us and give it a try!). It simply means tuning in, paying attention, and letting the rhythm of the seasons gently shape how you live—even within the 9 to 5.

Try this simple seasonal shift:

🌼 In spring – wake early, open the windows, start something new. Let the energy of renewal guide you.

☀️ In summer – embrace longer days. Eat lighter meals, get outside after work, soak in the sunshine where you can.

🍂 In autumn – reflect. Review your routines, preserve what’s working, release what’s not.

🌧 In winter – allow for rest. Light candles, go to bed earlier, and don’t force productivity that isn’t there.

These small shifts create space for deeper calm, better decisions, and a stronger sense of self.

Whether you live in an apartment, a townhouse, or a share house—seasonal living is already around you. It’s in the herbs on your windowsill, the change in your local park, or the light falling across your desk.

Slow down enough to notice—and you’ll find a quieter kind of joy waiting there.

About the Author:

Written by Gumnut Co

Mel Chamberlain is a qualified life coach, short-stay superhost, author and aspriring horticulturist with a deep love for seasonal living and edible garden design. She’s the founder of Gumnut Co and the creator of two off-grid Greensteads in Central Gippsland, where she also hosts guests at Banjos Cabin and Gumnut Cottage. Through her writing, Mel shares real, down-to-earth ways to slow down, grow your own, and reconnect with what matters — no matter where you live.

Mel Chamberlain

Mel Chamberlain

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