Using What Nature Gives Us – Wild plants are abundant, flourishing in fields, meadows, woodlands, and seaside! These plants teach us about healing and nourish those who have a calling to walk the green path. Here you’ll find my favorite wild edible food foraging recipes made from wild “weeds” and plants that grow in our backyard gardens and in forested areas. Learn how to make delicious edible, medicinal, and healthy recipes with what grows naturally around us.
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 »
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 »
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 »
Soothe colds, coughs, and sore throats naturally with homemade thyme honey infused with garlic and onion for powerful winter wellness support.
Thyme Honey for Colds, Coughs & Sore Throats: A Simple Herbal Remedy Read More »
Learn how to make a customizable salve recipe using homegrown and foraged herbs. A simple, versatile base for healing salves, gifts, and your home apothecary.
Customizable Salve Recipe for Natural Wellness Read More »
Celebrate root medicine with nourishing recipes and herbal remedies made from dandelion, burdock, chicory, and more — nature’s healing gifts from the earth.
9 Powerful Root Medicine Recipes 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 »
Explore barberries in the Northeast—their invasiveness, history of traditional use, and how to identify these prolific shrubs.
Barberries: Powerful Invaders with Hidden Gifts Read More »
Learn the history, uses, and folklore of black walnut, plus tips for harvesting, processing, and enjoying this native autumn treasure.
Black Walnut: Autumn’s Treasure of Medicine, Magic, and Memory Read More »
Explore the magic and medicine of the birch tree in New England—learn its healing uses, folklore, and ancestral significance in herbal and Indigenous traditions.
The Birch Tree: Healing Traditions Rooted in New England’s Forests Read More »
Learn how to identify, forage, and manage wineberries (Rubus phoenicolasius)—a tasty yet invasive plant found across eastern woodlands and forest edges.
Discover the healing magic of self-heal oxymel—a simple, witchy herbal remedy made with Prunella vulgaris, raw honey, and apple cider vinegar.
Self-heal Oxymel: A Simple Witchy Recipe with Real Health Benefits Read More »
Learn how to identify and forage self-heal (Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata), a native herb with a rich history of traditional use and wildcrafting.
Self-Heal: How to Identify and Forage This Common Yet Powerful Herb Read More »
Learn how to make mugwort oxymel—a sweet, tangy herbal tonic rooted in folklore, crafted with calming herbs for ritual, reflection, and seasonal support.
Mugwort Oxymel: Folklore, Benefits, and a Simple Recipe Read More »
Create a homemade facial scrub with herbs like calendula and plantain. This natural recipe supports glowing skin and mindful, seasonal self-care.
Easy Homemade Facial Scrub With Herbs for Glowing Skin Read More »
Celebrate lilac season with this easy lilac syrup recipe. Capture the fleeting beauty of spring in a bottle to enjoy in drinks, desserts, and more.
May Magic: How to Make Delicious Lilac Syrup Read More »
