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Fall is a time of quick changes and bright colors. In temperate zones, the temperature drops and witches know the harvest is almost complete. On this early fall day, it's time for deep engagement with the lively and colorful side of nature. Go outside and collect elements of fall that call to you. Please take your time! These may be maple, elm, birch, hawthorn, oak, hickory, or hazel leaves. You may be drawn to pine cones, nuts, rose hips, fallen branches, gourds, or the last vestiges of life ...
September is National Honey Month, an opportune time to recognize the importance of bees in our lives. Without our pollinators, the whole planet's ecosystem would be in trouble. While most of us can't become beekeepers, we can help bees in several easy ways: Fall is a great time to plan your garden for the following spring. Choose bee-friendly plants that are native to your region. Some of my favorites include sunflowers, basil, lavender, calendula, clary sage, hyssop, and verbena. To treat ...
The scarecrow decorations you see now at garden centers can be magically charged to make great protective charms for home and garden. The great thing is no one needs to know that they're magical. You'll need a scarecrow decoration that you can stick into the ground. You'll also need a square piece of fabric about the size of a handkerchief, garden twine, and some protective herbs. I use one peeled clove of garlic, a dash of black pepper, and at least two basil leaves. First, position your ...
Oh, for the love of fruit! Summer brings delicious, delightful, cooling fruits to our tables. We love to incorporate juicy, ice-cold watermelons, cucumber water, and fresh tomatoes from the garden into our meals. Equally delightful is the sound of ice shaken in a tumbler to make a quenching gin and tonic with a slice of cooling lime, or the increasingly popular sour ales made from fruit flowing from the tap at your favorite brewery. For this spell you will need: Your favorite fruit A ...
