journal

Nov 12, 2022

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,...

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...

Jun 11, 2021

In the shade with Prunella ~

Prunella vulgaris... this lovely Mint family member, also known as Self Heal or Heal All, is one of my favorite plants to have in the...

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

: 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,...