Herbal blog
In this blog, you’ll find my personal thoughts, herbal recipes, practical tips, and stories from the world of herbal medicine. I hope these posts spark your curiosity, help you feel closer to nature, and support your journey in learning more about herbal traditions.
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Returning to the May Tree and the Shape of Love
Returning to the May Tree and the Shape of Love Every spring, when the hawthorn blooms and the hedgerows turn white, I feel it – that quiet pull back to something older...
Dandelions in Jumpers and Pockets full of Earth Medicine
Dandelions in Jumpers and Pockets full of Earth Medicine The dandelions were bright that day - like little suns scattered across the green. I hadn’t brought a basket,...
Hares, bells and the whispered stories of spring
Hares, bells and the wispered stories of spring There’s something about early spring that always feels a bit otherworldly to me. The way the earth softens underfoot,...
Spring Equinox: a season of reckoning and release
Spring Equinox: A season of reckoning and release There’s this idea that spring arrives with a sigh. Soft petals, birdsong, everything gently waking up. But if you’ve...
Valentine’s Day – from Lupercalia to Herbal Love
Ancient Roots: Fertility Festivals and Pagan Beginnings One of the most common theories about the origins of Valentine’s Day is that it replaced the Roman festival of...
Imbolc – the quiet stirrings of spring
IMBOLC: THE QUIET STIRRINGS OF SPRING There’s a particular kind of beauty to this time of year. The earth still feels heavy with winter’s weight, but if you slow down...
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