Reclaiming Our Roots – Ancestral lifeways wisdom explores our desire to reclaim our roots by learning healing lore from times when plants spoke, and to walk again in balance with the Earth.
October nature study is one of the best times to watch fall color, migration, and frost unfold. Get 25 ideas and journal prompts for your own October nature study walks.
October Nature Study: 25 Ways to Notice Autumn’s Deepening Colors Read More »
Celebrate October’s wild harvest, cozy rhythms, and ancestral traditions with these 10 seasonal guides, recipes, crafts, and rituals.
10 Ways to Embrace October: Foraging, Recipes, Crafts & Seasonal Traditions Read More »
October brings a final burst of abundance to the New England landscape. Discover what to forage in October, from rose hips and autumn olive to wild grapes, acorns, chestnuts, black walnuts, and more.
What to Forage in October in New England Read More »
Learn to identify and forage wild grapes in New England — plus how to use the fruit, leaves, and vines for jelly, vinegar, wreaths, and more.
Wild Grapes: Foraging the Vines of Late Summer Read More »
A bioregional herbalist’s guide to what to forage in August in New England — elderberry, goldenrod, Joe-Pye, mullein, wineberries, and more.
August Foraging: 12 Easy Finds in the Northeast Read More »
What to forage in July in New England — elderflower, linden, St. John’s wort, wild berries, and more. A seasonal guide rooted in the Northeast.
What to Forage in July in New England Read More »
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Nettle Seeds: The Magic and Medicine of a Humble Powerhouse Read More »
Discover the magic and meaning of trillium, a beloved native spring wildflower rich in symbolism, folklore, and quiet woodland beauty.
Trillium: The Magic, Meaning and Folklore of this Spring Ephemeral Read More »
Discover herbs for grief, moral injury, and collective stress — linden, rose, blue vervain, and more — with a simple Northeast tea blend to help you carry sorrow gently.
9 Favorite Herbs for Grief, Moral Injury, and Collective Stress Read More »
Ready to wake up with the land? These 25 spring nature study ideas will help you slow down, pay attention, and fall in love with the season.
Spring Nature Study: 25 Easy Ways to Observe and Connect Read More »
Explore Spring Beauty folklore, symbolism, and seasonal wisdom, and discover how this native April wildflower marks spring’s quiet return.
Spring Beauty Folklore, Woodland Wisdom, and Seasonal Rituals to Welcome April Read More »
Winter nature study offers gentle ways to observe, journal, and connect with the quiet season through weather, wildlife, trees, and mindful noticing.
Winter Nature Study: 25 Quiet Ways to Observe and Deepen Connection Read More »
Explore bloodroot folklore, its Indigenous roots, spiritual symbolism, and role as a powerful spring ephemeral tied to renewal, protection, and transformation.
March Focus: Bloodroot Folklore and Spring Awakening Read More »
Discover witch hazel folklore, spiritual significance, and traditional uses rooted in Indigenous knowledge and Northeastern plant medicine.
February Focus: Witch Hazel Folklore & Wisdom Read More »
Discover the magic of wintergreen folklore—exploring wintergreen’s healing gifts, symbolism, and quiet lessons of endurance during the stillness of winter.
Wintergreen Folklore: Evergreen Magic and the Spirit of Endurance Read More »
Discover the folklore, meaning, and uses of American Cranberrybush. A November plant of gratitude, remembrance, resilience, and community.
Cranberrybush Folklore and the Spirit of November Read More »
