When it comes to the subject of plants, people may find it boring, fascinating, or hardly a thought. Without them, the world would just be a cold rock orbiting the Sun with frozen oceans full of minerals. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor the power of plant magick and how it has shaped our world. The plant …
The season of Taurus brings in the lavish energy of the planet Venus. A favorite of both plants and animals, the strawberry plant lovingly grants us tastes of luxury and joy. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor strawberry (Fragaria vesca). It’s a member of the rose (Rosaceae) family and is probably one of the most widely adored …
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Christians know the mustard seed as an analogy for growing faith. Hedge witches know the mustard seed as an analogy for amphibian eyeballs. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor mustard (Brassica spp.). It’s a member of the cabbage/mustard (Brassicaceae) family, formerly known as the Cruciferae family. Cruciferae stems from the root word crucifer or crucifix and is …
Have you ever taken a walk in the woods and left with your clothes mangled with pesky burs? If so, there is a good chance you have had an encounter with the hyper-ambitious herb, burdock. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor burdock (Arcticum lappa). It is a member of the daisy (Asteraceae) family and has been considered …