From the Herb Basket – 23
The Hanging Gardens, in what is now Iraq have been called one of the seven wonders of the world. Legend has it that the gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar for his [ ...click to read more ]
Legend and Lore
Some FAQs About Herbs
Q : Herb – how do you pronounce it? A: That’s easily the most asked question about herbs. It depends on where you live. If you’re in the UK, the “h” is [ ...click to read more ]
Samhain Reflection – Connection and Renewal
Symbolism of Samhain [ pronounced [say – wen] Third Harvest, Dark Mysteries, Rebirth Through Death For those who follow the old ways, Samhain is the time when we honor [ ...click to read more ]
Rain Dance
You’ll need a blue candle for this dance. It helps if you wear something green or have a bouquet of fresh herbs with you. Go outside during the first full moon. [ ...click to read more ]
From the Herb Basket
During the first world war, garlic juice was used in field dressings to prevent gangrene. During the second world war, rosemary leaves and juniper berries were burned in [ ...click to read more ]
Legend of the Four Thieves Oil
A tale of four men who robbed and plundered the houses of the dying and deceased victims of the bubonic plague. They created this blend of herbs and added virgin olive oil as [ ...click to read more ]
Herbs in Medieval Times
Scents of the Middle Ages… Imagine a time when there was no deodorant, shampoo, bath soap, laundry detergent, or an array of pine cleaners and disinfectants. Welcome to [ ...click to read more ]
Making Herbal Tussie-Mussies
Long before the days of the telephone, computers, fax machines and text messages, miniature herbal bouquets were a special means of communication. Tussie-mussies are composed [ ...click to read more ]
The Legend of the Four Thieves Vinegar
There are many stories concerning Four Thieves Vinegar and its amazing ability to repel disease carrying insects. One version of this story takes place in France [ ...click to read more ]
Mystical Magical Herbs 