PostsCommentsPayoutslibra.gardener (63)in Magick • last yearDaisy Spell :: attracting new beginnings with witchy craftsWe have all heard the simple charm; "He loves me, he loves me not" and the little ritual of tearing off a petal with each phrase and finding an answer to the query with the final…libra.gardener (63)in HiveGarden • last yearGarden Journal :: rain on the horizonClouds gathered in the mountains this morning as I drank my daily chai tea. This is a welcome sight as it has been a very dry spring so far and the garden has suffered. In my…libra.gardener (63)in Natural Medicine • last yearCrafting Herbal TeasJars of medicinal roots, leaves, and flowers fill my apothecary shelves. I love their visual beauty but know they do me and everyone else little good trapped in their jars. So…libra.gardener (63)in Magick • last yearThe Magick and Medicine of Rose :: how I use them in my spell workEver since finding myself living on this land which is filled with rose bushes of all kind I have felt them call to me and to incorporate them into my magickal practice. libra.gardener cross-posted @libra.gardener/agua-florida-florida-water-forlibra.gardener (63)in Skin & Body Care • last yearAgua Florida - Florida Water :: for health and beauty <Eng/Esp>In modern days Florida Water or Agua Florida is most often used as a ritual tool for spiritual cleansing. Upon searching further I found that Agua Florida has a much longer…libra.gardener (63)in Skin & Body Care • last yearHow to make Florida Water :: for health and beauty <Eng/Esp>In modern days Florida Water or Agua Florida is most often used as a ritual tool for spiritual cleansing. Upon searching further I found that Agua Florida has a much longer…libra.gardener (63)in HiveGarden • last yearThe Greens :: and other tasks of the cold monthsA oasis of edible food and herbal medicine surround me. I find refuge under the branches of fig and oak while visiting the city. Constant noise can easily overwhelm me and I find myself hiding out ...libra.gardener (63)in Natural Medicine • last yearEvolving Our Craft :: my favorite resources for budding herbalists (part 2)Educating ourselves on the hard facts of herbal medicine is an essential part to practicing this art. But, so is the love and passion that come with getting to know the herbs in a mystical way.libra.gardener (63)in HiveGarden • last yearGathering in the Garden :: touring a water wise landscapeXeriscape, the term means "dry landscape" and is a tactic for planning yards with limited water available. More than pure utilitarian goals, this creates beautiful landscapes ...libra.gardener (63)in Skin & Body Care • last yearMatcha :: a green powder with skin healing powers <Eng/Esp>From the Chinese herb Camilllia sinensis (commonly known as the tea plant) we get the vibrantly green powder called Matcha. Unlike other forms of green or black tea, matcha is…libra.gardener (63)in The Herbal Hive • last yearAncient Origins of a Sugary Treat :: meeting marsh mallowHundreds of years ago marshmallows were a tonic made with the roots of the herb marsh mallow after which the dessert was named. Blended with eggs, sugar, and then boiled in…libra.gardener (63)in HiveGarden • last yearQuick Greens :: my travel garden journalHowever short the trip, I cannot help but bring the garden with me wherever I go. The packets of seeds I had planned to start a sprouts garden with were rejected by customs…libra.gardener (63)in Natural Medicine • last yearEvolving our Craft :: my favorite resources for budding herbalists (part 1)Real life practical experience is of upmost importance to becoming an herbalist. Today, however, I wanted to share the books that have accompanied my journey as a gardener and herbalist. libra.gardener (63)in Skin & Body Care • last yearNatural Skin Care :: healing with Roses <Eng&Esp>Each spring I get much joy to see to see the rose blossoms forming and to collect them in their variety of colors. Besides being a beloved ornamental plant, roses are medicinal…libra.gardener (63)in HiveGarden • last yearJust Flowers :: the joys of springSpring is here and so are the flowers🌼 Hawthorn for heart medicine, calendula for healing skin salves and daisies just for fun. With a quantity of new herbs and flowers to…libra.gardener (63)in HiveGarden • last yearHappy Harvesting :: my october garden journalFava beans, giant leaves of swiss chard, and an abundance of microgreens have been the blessings of spring so far. I spent the September solstice (which is also my birthday)…libra.gardener (63)in WE ARE MOVING • last yearOur Local Patch of Four Leafed CloversThere is magic around this beautiful Earth. I truly feel blessed to live here despite the hardships society brings. To remedy my anxiety I go into nature and am reminded to live here & now ...libra.gardener (63)in DIYHub • last yearSprouts :: a DIY guide to growing an indoor gardenWe have all seen sprouts in healthy food stores or decorating delicate meals in trendy restaurants. But, have you ever tried growing them yourself?libra.gardener (63)in Natural Medicine • last yearHerbalist Diary :: The Medicine of Hawthorn TreesFew herbs are so steeped in folklore as the Hawthorn. In fact, Hawthorn is only one of the many names for this mythical tree. It was the mythology of this tree that attracted me ...libra.gardener (63)in The Herbal Hive • last yearNettle Season :: a remedy to spring allergiesSpiky leaves of nettles are just beginning to emerge between the greens of arugula and kale. It is a miracle of nature's timing that fresh nettles appear just as the wind blows…
