Spring Greens and Spring Awakening — Good Witches Homestead

Spring has arrived in our mountain forest. The emergence from the long cold nights of winter gives way to spring and the eternal reminder of rebirth and renewal. Dandelion flowers are everywhere, basking in the warming of the earth, opening to the sun. I’ve been gathering the young leaves for cooking and adding to smoothies. […] … Continue reading Spring Greens and Spring Awakening — Good Witches Homestead

Dandelion, A Common Spring Garden Herb — Good Witches Homestead

Taraxacum officinale Also, Known As: Blow Ball Cankerwort Dandelion Lion’s Tooth Pissabed Priest’s-crown Puff Ball Pu Gong Ying Pu-kung-ying Swine Snout Telltime White Endive Wild Endive The dandelion is a common garden herb, with easily recognized flowers. During the spring season, the leaves and the root of the dandelion begin to produce mannitol, which is […] … Continue reading Dandelion, A Common Spring Garden Herb — Good Witches Homestead

Hopping into Spring — Home is Where the Boat Is

Happy first day of Spring! Spring officially arrives today in the Northern Hemisphere, even if it doesn’t quite feel like it across parts of the country! I’m hopping into spring and sharing a round-up of spring and a little Easter inspiration from the archives. Click on the links for more details or to revisit the […] … Continue reading Hopping into Spring — Home is Where the Boat Is

What’s Your Astro Season? —

https://www.youtube.com/embed/TdrL3QxjyVw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent I always feel melancholy when the warm weather arrives. It’s on days when it’s 30 degrees Celsius that are the worst. I feel like I’m suffocating. It’s sort of like a cosmic claustrophobia. The heat from the Sun possesses me. Hot weather drains my inspiration, while cold weather feeds me. I believe there is … Continue reading What’s Your Astro Season? —

In the Potting Shed: Peonies, Roses & Blue and White

Happy Friday and Mother’s Day Weekend! I’ve taken some time to stop and smell the roses and peonies that are in bloom this week! The peonies smell heavenly. . . Peony blooms are so fleeting, especially when you factor in heavy rain showers and thunderstorms that pummel the petals. Time to gather ye peonies while […] … Continue reading In the Potting Shed: Peonies, Roses & Blue and White