Plants in the Kitchen
I ran across someone recently who thought that having plants in the kitchen was “dirty”. I couldn’t even fathom such a thought. I mean, a good chunk of what I eat comes from the ground.
Category: A Bit Witchy
Herb of the Month – Enchinacea
Herb of the Month – Enchinacea This well known plant should always be on hand in the winter months.
It is a simple flowering plant and a member of the daisy family. More commonly known as purple coneflower, many people grow this powerful herb without even realizing it!
Herb of the Month – Bayberry
Bayberry is both a shrub and a tree. All members of the bayberry family (also known as wax myrtle, waxberry, or candelberry) are classified botanically as Myricaceae, and many varieties are found all over the world.
What is a Ritual?
rituals can help us move from one phase of life to another, help us face unpleasant moments or even help us to calm down and prepare for a good nights sleep. Rituals can help us mark the years, the seasons and even the phases of our life. Life passes us by so quickly and ritual helps us slow down and be present in the moment.
This Weekend: A Hunter’s Moon That is Also a Supermoon
This weekend we get to see the moon get huge and bright orange in the night sky, because a hunter’s moon and a supermoon are set to combine on the night of October 15 to 16 in the northern hemisphere.
Herb of the Month – Paprika
Paprika is a spice made from air-dried fruits of the chili pepper. Paprika is most often associated with Hungarian food, however, the chilies from which it is made are native to central Mexico. It was brought to Spain in the 16th century. The seasoning is also used to add color and flavor to many types of dishes.