Mystical Magical Herbs

Practical Landscaping Tips for Your Fall Garden

September 2, 2024 // 0 Comments

A few days ago we received an email from a subscriber to our blog. He wanted some practical advice about landscaping. He recently purchased a home and will be moving in September. Here is our practical advice to him. You can begin by cutting off old stems, dead branches, faded flowers and foliage. September [ ...click to read more ]

Herbal Pharmacy – 14

January 16, 2024 // 0 Comments

.Add fresh or dried thyme leaves to a small glass jar, cover the leaves with apple cider vinegar. Cap the jar and allow the thyme and vinegar to age for seven days. Strain out the thyme and use this liquid as an anti-fungal spray for toenail fungus. It takes about 3 months to see a difference, but if you do this [ ...click to read more ]

Somewhere in Thyme – 2

August 12, 2023 // 0 Comments

Beautiful words from days gone by… The opening summer, the sky,The shining moorland, to hear,The drowsy bee, as of old,Hum o’er the thyme. — Matthew Arnold, Haworth Churchyard, 1855 I cannot tarry; I knew a wench married in the afternoon as she went to the garden,for parsley to stuff a rabbit; and so [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket – 34

June 26, 2023 // 0 Comments

Brain Power Breakfast Blend 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 Carnation [envelope ] instant breakfast 1 and 1/2 cups of 2% milk 1/4 tsp each, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg Blend until smooth. A supercharged, delicious drink to sharpen your focus. *********************************************************************** Fat Blaster [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket – 33

October 15, 2022 // 1 Comment

. Independent studies suggest Eucalyptus oil may help with thinning hair. A gentleman mixed five drops of Eucalyptus oil with a teaspoon of almond oil, and applied it to his scalp every day. He gently rubbed it in where his hair was the thinnest. He noticed –after a trip to the barber– new growth of hair [ ...click to read more ]

AQUARIUS The Water Bearer

February 15, 2022 // 1 Comment

Dates – January 21 – February 18 Ruled by – Saturn and Uranus Eleventh House Element – Air Glyph – Two Waves – symbolise intuition and charity Favorite – Winter Best day – Saturday Lucky number – 4 Birthstone – Aquamarine, Amethyst Crystals – Amber, [ ...click to read more ]

Yule Tidings

December 7, 2021 // 1 Comment

Christmas Potpourri 1/2 cup of miniature pinecones1/2 cup of broken cinnamon sticks1/4 cup whole cloves1/2 cup dried rosemary1/2 cup dried peppermint2 cups of dried rose petals6 drops of peppermint essential oilLayer the dried herbs and pinecones in a glass jar. Fill the jar to the top, and sprinkle the 6 drops of [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket – 32

May 5, 2021 // 0 Comments

Hopefully, warmer days are ahead for us and we’ll be outdoors more often, enjoying spring activities. Here are some tips for health, beauty and glowing skin: Spice things up. Flavor evening meals with oregano, basil or rosemary instead of salt. You might snore a lot less if you restrict salt intake with dinner. [ ...click to read more ]

LEO The Lion ~ Fifth House – 23 July – 22 August

September 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

Ruler- Sun Element – Fire Best Day – Sunday Lucky Number – 1 Birthstones – Cat’s eye, ruby Metal – Gold Colors- Orange, golden yellow, red and green Foods – Steak, walnuts, spinach, kale, and golden honey Herbs -Fennel, parsley, rosemary, anise, chamomile Hard to [ ...click to read more ]

Cleaning With Herbs

April 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

Many herbs are antibacterial, making them natural disinfectants. This all-purpose, environmentally friendly, non-toxic spray is excellent to have on hand for wiping, cleaning and deodorizing almost every surface [ except marble or wood ]. You may use fresh or dried herbs such as peppermint, thyme, rosemary, [ ...click to read more ]