Rue

Rue (Ruta Graveolens) is a perennial herb which has greyish green leaves and yellow flowers and grows to around a couple of feet high. It likes dry soil and sunny, hot conditions. It’s native to North Africa and Southern Europe but also now grows in North America. Rue is known as the queen of herbs … Continue reading Rue

Solomon’s Seal

Solomon’s Seal is also known as Lady’s Seals, St. Mary’s Seal,Sigillum Sanctae Mariae It is a perennial cottage garden plant that grows to just over a meter in height enjoying shade and moist, well drained soil. The name comes because of the shape that is left on the plant when the stalk falls away from the … Continue reading Solomon’s Seal

Basil

This is one of my favorite herbs. I use it for cooking and for magickal purposes too. I grow my own year round. When not planted in my garden it is planted in a pot on my window sill. Here is a little information on basil and a few recipes. Also click on the link … Continue reading Basil

Blackberry

A herbal tidbit about the Blackberry Blackberry is edible and medicinal. Used extensively by the Native American tribes, it had many other surprising uses. The leaf is more commonly used as a medicinal herb, but the root also has medicinal value. Young edible shoots are harvested in the spring, peeled and used in salads. Delicious … Continue reading Blackberry

Hollyhock

Hollyhock Magick in your garden The Latin name for Hollyhock is Alcea Rosea and it belongs to the Mallow family. Hollyhocks are perennial flowers that bloom from July to September and grow to around 2.5 meters tall. They like a sheltered, sunny spot – but not direct sunlight or too hot – and rich soil. … Continue reading Hollyhock