Hawthorn Tree

Herb/Plant~~Hawthorn Botanical: Crataegus oxyacantha (LINN.) Family: N.O. Rosaceae The Hawthorn is the badge of the Ogilvies and gets one of its commonest popular names from blooming in May. The Hawthorn is called Crataegus Oxyacantha from the Greek Kratos, meaning hardness (of the wood), oxcus (sharp), and akantha (a thorn). The German name of Hagedorn, meaning … Continue reading Hawthorn Tree

Plant Spirit Communication, Part II: Communication in Many Forms — The Druid’s Garden

I remember taking a drive with some friends and friends-of-friends some years ago. As we were driving through a really nice forest preserve with some old trees, one of my friends in the car said, “There’s so much money there in the trees, some of them would be worth more than $1500.” He went on […] … Continue reading Plant Spirit Communication, Part II: Communication in Many Forms — The Druid’s Garden

Herbs of Mars

10 Ways to Use Thyme in Witchcraft — Moody Moons

Thyme weaved its viny way into the world of Mediterranean paganism thousands of years ago. Growing wild with delicate leaves and fragrant tendrils, the ancient adorned their temples, homes and even their hair with this richly aromatic herb. Looking for a way to bring it into your magical practice? Check out the article below for… via … Continue reading 10 Ways to Use Thyme in Witchcraft — Moody Moons

A Midsummer Herb: Vervain — Good Witches Homestead

Verbena Officinalis Also, Known As: Herb-of-the-cross Ma Bian Cao Pigeon’s Grass Verbena Vervain The ancient Romans held all species of the vervain in admiration and used the ‘sacred’ herb to sanitize their homes and temples. In addition, they knew several therapeutic advantages of the herb and used it to treat numerous disorders. Incidentally, despite its […] … Continue reading A Midsummer Herb: Vervain — Good Witches Homestead