Purple Dead Nettle is one of the first things available in the spring. It is especially useful for Hayfever, pet allergy sufferers and insuring success in new ventures.
Category: plantlore
Blackthorn *Prunus Spinosa*
A description of the Blackthorn Tree, It's history with witches and uses.
Mugwort *Artemesia Vulgaris*
Mugwort is an awesome plant ally; offering protection on journeys and enhancing dreamwork. Used by our ancestors for centuries, It is one of the herbs I highly recommend you get to know.
Chickweed *Stellaria media*
pretty, giving little chickweed as a great plant ally to acquaint yourself with.
Calendula *Calendula Officinalis*
Calendula aka Pot Marigold: a joyful little plant ally with a miriad of medicinal uses.
Ribwort Plantain *plantago lanceolata*
A very useful healing plant both internally, externally and magically.
Hawthorn *Crataegus Monogyna*
The history and uses of Hawthorn both medicinally and magically.
Bay Laurel *Laurus Nobilis*
Bay Laurel leaves have been used in many folk magicks all the way back to ancient Greece. an excellent plant ally allowing for intuitive spellcraft.
Dandelions *Taraxacum Officianale*
The humble and very giving dandelion, valued as a food source by our ancestors now seen as an unwanted weed. Dandelions are an easy plant ally to work with medicinally and magically.
Primrose *primula vulgaris*
The gentle primrose. Helpful for those with anxiety, a symbol of hope, love and the arrival of spring.
Ransoms/Wild Garlic *Allium Ursinum*
Just like normal everyday garlic, wild garlic has a great medicinal plant ally. It's damn tasty and so versatile.
Alexanders *smyrnium olusatrum*
Alexanders-an abundant spring green, its uses and how to identify it safely.
Nettle *Urtica Dioica*
Nettles are an excellent plant ally for many reasons. one of my favourites for spring.
Cleavers *Galium Aperine*
One of my favourite plant allies, cleavers is a staple in my home. It supports the lymphatic system, is easy to find and work with. A sign of awakening spring.
Rosehips
gathering and using rosehips in medicine and magic
Elder *Sambucus Nigra* specifically Elderberries
Elderberries and their medicinal uses
Elder *Sambucus nigra* specifically Elderflower
the delicious, medicinal and magical uses of Elderflower
Comfrey *symphytum Officinale*
a description of comfrey and its uses.
Herb Robert *Geranium Robertianum*
Identifying and using this powerful 'weed'
My friend Magnolia
All I know about these ancient feminine trees. a local story and how I use magnolia to nourish, heal and support myself and others.