Here in our virtual garden, we will trade herbal spells and knowledge. We will learn how Herbs are utilized in Magickal practice, healing, cosmetics, cooking, oils, incense, aromatherapy,and crafts as well as Divination methods by herbs, trees and flowers. Floromancy; the meanings of trees, plants and flowers will also be featured. All postings should have herbs as a part of the spell, crafts, recipe etc. Any article that you do not have credit for, please label ~source unknown~. NO Flames, Way off topic subjects, Politics, Spam, or Promoting Your Own or Someone Else's Business or List for Personal Gain will be Allowed!
Chandralyn; list owner
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I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxslips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbane,With sweet musk roses and with eglantine.

William Shakespeare

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Halloween Cake

There is an old recipe for the Hallowe'en Cake, which you will find good to follow. Heat black treacle (molasses) on the stove, mixing it well with butter. Beat them together vigorously. Pour in a generous amount of fine oatmeal, add cinnamon and cream and brown sugar and a dash of ginger. Put in a measure of the best clover honey to keep it soft, then pour out into trays and leave to cool. Decorate with little sprigs of angelica and fresh blackberries. Scrub your mouth well after partaking of it for it attacks the teeth heavily. Nettle tea goes well with this cake to wash down the sweetness and clean the teeth.

When you are done eating, and drinking, and merrymaking on this hallow's eve and your guests have gone and bidden you good night then it is time for quiet reflection and spell working. Don't forget to leave a piece of cake for you ancestors to partake when you leave for bed.