New & Updated Essence Descriptions ~
It has been quite awhile since I refreshed my essence writings ~ the last time was in 2019 & my oh my how much has changed since then,...
top of page
journal
Search
Jul 16, 2021
Tomato & Brine
Cheerful yellow tomato flowers, shaped like a wizard’s hat, need to be shaken to release their pollen. They resonate with the buzzing of...
May 21, 2021
Mulberry, Mulberry, Silk + Iron ~
All shall yield to the Mulberry-tree; Bend to the blest Mulberry; Matchless was he who planted thee; And thou, like him, immortal shall...
Apr 23, 2021
Violets are blue ~
We are Violets blue, For our sweetness found, Careless in the morning shades, Looking on the ground; Love’s dropp’d eyelids and a kiss,...
Apr 11, 2021
Apple leaf infusions ~
Here’s to thee, old Apple-tree, Whence thou may’st bud, and whence thou may’st blow; And whence thou may’st bear Apples enow. Hats full!...
Apr 10, 2021
Mimosa for the Dreaming Months ~
Kisagata— Seishi sleeping in the rain, Mimosa blossoms. — Bashō :･ﾟ Names: Mimosa, Silk Tree, Persian Silk Tree, Happiness Tree (Tree of...
Apr 10, 2021
Drinking in the Dark ~
a monograph on my favorite of the fungi • Common names: Clinker Polypore, Carie blanche spongieuse de bouleau (spongy white birch tree...
Apr 10, 2021
: Equinoxing :
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the...
Apr 10, 2021
: Lavender Blue :
a simple syrup recipe for immune support & sweet relief~ Lavender's blue, dilly dilly, lavender's green, When I am king, dilly dilly, you...
Apr 10, 2021
: Appreciating Oregano :
And tho’ Sweet Marjoram will your garden paint With no gay colours, yet preserve the plant, Whose fragrance will invite your kind regard,...
bottom of page