Top: Evening Primrose flowers growing in the fairy section of a witch's garden Thinking of you while out for a ramble Down by a cold frosty … [Read more...] about Primrose flowers in a witch’s garden: A gift to, and protection from fairies, tokens for the dead and Evening Primrose for a moon garden
Witch's Garden
A look at plants, ideas, resources, moon gardens, herbalism and how I became the witch's gardener. Gardening with a history.
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Welcome to a guide to magick herbs and herbalism – witchy plants, white and dark, potions and poisons for the cauldron, as well as goodies for kitchen witches
A Henbane potion to honor Apollo, or to treat madness or induce it as part of the witch’s flying potion, April 27, 2019
An early Henbane potion was dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god of healing and disease. A Henbane potion could cure the madness brought on by those … [Read more...] about A Henbane potion to honor Apollo, or to treat madness or induce it as part of the witch’s flying potion, April 27, 2019
The Hoe and The Rake
“It is only by enlarging the scope of one’s tastes and one’s fantasies, by sacrificing everything to pleasure, that the unfortunate individual called … [Read more...] about The Hoe and The Rake
Wild Columbine poison … this colorful flower hides darker purposes in the witch’s garden, May 5, 2019
Can you make a Wild Columbine poison for the witch's garden? Whilst reports vary, it seems that you'd need at the very least, a very high … [Read more...] about Wild Columbine poison … this colorful flower hides darker purposes in the witch’s garden, May 5, 2019
Monkshood: A deadly poison and essential ingredient in witch’s flying ointments comes back in the witch’s garden
This was the second year I’ve had Monkshood in my witch’s garden. I tried growing it from seed with no luck. I have little patience for slow … [Read more...] about Monkshood: A deadly poison and essential ingredient in witch’s flying ointments comes back in the witch’s garden
Celebrating the Cowslip on May Day morning in the witch’s garden
Cowslip is a staple of British folklore, herbalism and literature ... And I serve the Fairy Queen To dew her orbs upon the green. The cowslips tall … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Cowslip on May Day morning in the witch’s garden
Dearest Éilis: The witch’s gardener mucks into spring 2018
It was a cold, cold winter, and it ended with the rains which are carrying on still. As I’m due to travel next week, I thought it time I got your … [Read more...] about Dearest Éilis: The witch’s gardener mucks into spring 2018
Cleome Serrulata: A Native American addition to the witch’s garden and table, and a friend to bees and butterflies
You can't overestimate the importance of bees in a witch's garden, for our stinging friends help to pollinate. Just behind them in usefulness in this … [Read more...] about Cleome Serrulata: A Native American addition to the witch’s garden and table, and a friend to bees and butterflies
From the witch’s garden, Meadowsweet, a love potion as well as a balm for aching hearts
Top: Meadowsweet, right, growing along a path by the river Avon, Barton Country Farm, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. I have a soft spot for Meadowsweet. … [Read more...] about From the witch’s garden, Meadowsweet, a love potion as well as a balm for aching hearts
Laudanum from the Witch’s Garden: The opiate that drove the romantic poets to enlightenment and insanity
Top: Poppy Field by Cate Davies. Click here to view larger or purchase a print. I’m standing in the Tate Gallery, years ago, staring at the painting … [Read more...] about Laudanum from the Witch’s Garden: The opiate that drove the romantic poets to enlightenment and insanity
A last look around the moon garden and the witch’s garden before the autumn’s chill does its work
Top: The last rose of the season Dear Éilis, It’s time again, to start putting away the garden for winter, and I thought you’d like to see how … [Read more...] about A last look around the moon garden and the witch’s garden before the autumn’s chill does its work
Why a moon garden?
Dear Éilis., We are creatures of the night, are we not? It’s like the song says, “the days are okay and the sun can be fun but I live, to see those … [Read more...] about Why a moon garden?
Datura unfolding in the witch’s garden
This is my first year for growing Datura. Around here it's known as Jimson Weed, though I believe what they call that here is a different animal … [Read more...] about Datura unfolding in the witch’s garden
The first of July, and a nocturnal visit to the witch’s garden
Wild Bergamot in the Witch's Garden, July 1, 2016 It's July 1 and the beginning of the heat. The first good crop of weeds are threatening to overtake … [Read more...] about The first of July, and a nocturnal visit to the witch’s garden
Why a moon garden #3: Brugmansia tree bursts into bloom and lights up the moon garden
I admit I had doubts it would do it. The USDA lists our plant hardiness zone as 6b, which isn't exactly this plant's natural habitat. But it did it. … [Read more...] about Why a moon garden #3: Brugmansia tree bursts into bloom and lights up the moon garden
Mid June in the witch’s garden … the cottage garden bursts into color
Daylillies and Lavender, June 14, 2016 Lavender is of course a staple of cottage gardening, and makes for a lovely scent, particularly next to paths … [Read more...] about Mid June in the witch’s garden … the cottage garden bursts into color
