February 2016

Busy Besom

February 15, 2016 // 2 Comments

Practical Magic- Here and There Replace all dried herbs, sachets, stubby candles, amulets, poppets, bundles, and sleep pillows once a year. I like to replace and freshen everything the day before the Summer Solstice. For power wanes each time the objects are handled or used in spells and rituals. Make new sachets for [ ...click to read more ]

Footloose: Herbal Treatments for Healthy Feet

February 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

According to the American Orthopedic Foundation, almost half of the people in their sixties and seventies have arthritis of the feet and ankles. That’s a staggering number of seniors who suffer from inflammation of the joints! Osteoarthritis, or degenerative arthritis is the most common form of the disease. While [ ...click to read more ]

Your Indoor and Outdoor Garden — Suggestions for Winter

February 2, 2016 // 3 Comments

To test last years garden seeds for viability, wrap 10 – 20 seeds in a damp paper towel and place it in a plastic bag for 10 days. If less than half the seeds germinate, buy fresh seeds for this coming garden season. For your indoor plants, now would be a good time to divide and re-pot any root-bound house [ ...click to read more ]