Gardening Witch
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Ragwort: The Witch’s Weed and Fairy Steed
A Quiet Guest in My Garden In my garden, a small bunch of ragwort started growing. I have warned everyone to leave it well alone. To me it is most certainly a precious fairy flower. Favoured by the Fae In fairy lore, ragwort has long been considered a plant of the Otherworld. It’s said the…
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A witch’s Garden: Roses
Rose Lore: Myths and Legends. My roses I absolutely adore roses. I have a few growing, and I am hoping to create a small Victorian rose garden soon. My favourite rose is a David Austin one called Munstead Wood. The scent is of old English roses; it’s beautiful. I often use the petals to make…
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5 Witch’s Windowsill Herbs.
In both the shadowed corners of Victorian parlours and the sunlit windowsills of modern homes, certain herbs have quietly held their power through the ages. These humble plants, easily nurtured indoors or out, are far more than simple culinary companions,they are ancient allies in magic, ritual, and healing. Whether whispered over in spells or steeped…
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How to incorporate Victorian floriography into witchcraft.
Victorian floriography, the art of communicating through flowers, allowed people to express complex emotions and messages in a society bound by strict social etiquette. Every flower and its colour held a special meaning. floriography: love and rejection Roses, not surprisingly, played a central role in romantic communications. Red roses symbolised passionate love, while pink roses…
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four must-have herbs for hedgewitches
Lavender If you are just beginning with witchcraft and want to work with herbs, this is the herb you should start with. Of course, you can buy lavender plants, but it is so easy to grow your own, and I highly recommend doing this. See below for where you can get seeds. Good for- Roses…
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A witches garden – Lavender Lavandula.
If you are just beginning with witchcraft and want to work with herbs, this is the herb you should start with. Of course, you can buy lavender plants but it is so easy to grow your own and I highly recommend doing this. I have a lavender patch. The scent is just lovely and it…
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Easter- Celebrate the witches’ way.
Here are a few ideas to help celebrate easter. Get out in nature. Always be careful when foraging, take a good guide so you know what you are looking for. Foraging: The Essential Guide to Free Wild Food: A practical guide to finding and preparing free wild food is a good one. Or check out…
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A Witch’s Garden: The Mystical Charms of Camellias.
Camellias stand out as a flower steeped in mystery and enchantment. These blooms are revered for their potent energies in wealth, abundance, and prosperity. With their dark evergreen glossy leaves and a stunning array of colours, they are very striking. I added some to my own garden last year and they are just starting to…