Magickal and Healing properties of Marjoram

Marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and therefore the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum. it is a perennial evergreen shrub of which there are three main varieties: wild, sweet and pot. Oregano Origanum vulgare, sometimes listed with marjoram as Origanum majorana) is also called wild … Continue reading Magickal and Healing properties of Marjoram

The Cedar

There are several types of cedar tree. They include: Cedrus Libani – an evergreen conifer which is native to Lebanon, Turkey and Syria. It can grow as tall as 35 meters and has several trunks with clear horizontal layers in its structure. It has black/brown bark with spaced ridges and cracks and dark green leaves … Continue reading The Cedar

Guest Post: Why “bother” living with a cat

Cats are excellent teachers while reminding us of our place [opener of cans, and provider of warm lap]

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

Crabapple

Crabapple (Malus Sylvestris) Crabapples are similar to dessert apples and cooking apples, they belong to the same genus – “Malus” - the main difference being the size of the fruit with crabapple being less than 2”. Crabapples are also much tarter than apples and they contain less sugar so cannot be fermented into alcohol. … Continue reading Crabapple