Citrus Wreath

Citrus Wreath Welcome birds and butterflies to your yard with this colorful and delectable wreath You will need: Oranges (and apples) Rose hips (you can substitute bunches of juniper, bayberry, or bittersweet) Hemlock boughs Knife Wire cutter Grapevine wreath, wire, and florist picks (available at crafts stores) Instructions: 1. Gather bunches of hemlock stems and … Continue reading Citrus Wreath

Incense for Litha

Incense for Litha. These may be used alone or combined. Cinnamon:Burn for protection and to attract money, wealth, prosperity, business success, stimulate or strengthen the psychic powers, and aid in healing. Also burned for stimulation, strength and lust Frankincense: Burn to dispel negativity,to increase spirituality, purify magickal spaces, consecration, protect against evil, for exorcism, aid … Continue reading Incense for Litha

Midsummer Bouquet

Garden Fresh Interject bright, summery colors in your home with freshly picked flowers. To make the biggest impact, stick to arrangements featuring warm colors — such as bold oranges, radiant yellows, or vibrant pinks — and save rich reds and deep purples for other seasons. Small clusters of bright color look cheery and create an … Continue reading Midsummer Bouquet

Midsummer Ritual Mead

Midsummer Ritual Mead 2 1/2 gallons water 1 cup each: meadowsweet herb, woodruff sprigs, heather flowers 3 cloves 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup barley malt 1 oz brewer's yeast Pour water into a large pot/cauldron. Bring to a boil and add herbs and cloves. Boil for an hour and add honey, … Continue reading Midsummer Ritual Mead

Harvesting Herbs II: Drying Herbs

Harvesting of herbs and flowers is an activity that can involve the whole family. In our previous post we looked at Harvesting Herbs and hang drying as one of the ways of preserving the herbs you harvest. Drying is the time-honored method of preserving most flowers and leaves. In this article we will explore a few more … Continue reading Harvesting Herbs II: Drying Herbs