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Male cones of Pinus strobus in late June, upstate NY.

Glitter Witch Gardens

02/22/2024

Eastern White Pine

Eastern White Pine, or Tree of Peace Breathe fresh aromatics for Stress Release Acupuncture like needles in groups of five Spell W-H-I-T-E to assist you to identify Their needles do…

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Glitter Witch Gardens

01/20/2024

Witch Hazel

Sung to "Pop, Goes the Weasel" Blooming strong in winter snow When people are more frail The tree dawns yellow flowers bright Yup, that's Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Gets native…

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Times Honored

12/20/2023

Yule ⛤ Winter Solstice

Yule be sorry if you miss it! Yule originated with the Norse and Scandinavian people around the 5th and 6th century CE. It was a celebration to coax back the…

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branches of mistletoe against a blue sky

Glitter Witch Gardens

12/10/2023

Mistletoe

(Sung to the tune of, "Oh, Christmas Tree.") Oh Mistletoe, Oh Mistletoe, You are a hemi-parasite. Oh Mistletoe, Oh Mistletoe, We hang you up to kiss, not fight. You grow…

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Glitter Witch Gardens

11/19/2023

Sage

Sage is wisdom. Sage is wise. Protecting your space with ancestral allies. Salvia officinalis is bitter and savory. Use leaf, root, and flower - their really quite tasty. Sage lives…

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Glitter Witch Gardens

09/19/2023

Goldenrod

Oh, Goldenrod, Solidago, you’re misunderstood. Your blossoms are pretty and your medicine’s good. With dozens of species hailing from New York state Insects are eager for nectar and pollen on…

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Glitter Witch Gardens

08/21/2023

Bee Balm

(Sung to the tune of, "You Are My Sunshine.") You’re known as Bee Balm, and Wild Bergamot. You make bees happy, when in full bloom. You’re a fast grower, and…

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Times Honored

08/01/2023

Lughnasadh, Lammas, and Freyfaxi

The harvest festival goes by many names: Lammas/Lughnasadh and the Northern European Pagan Tradition Freyfaxi/Loaffest and Anglo-Saxon Hláfmæst. Below is a video that shares some of the history associated with…

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Glitter Witch Gardens

07/17/2023

Red Raspberry

American Red Raspberry, you’re native in the states. For luscious berry treasures, we longingly await. A thorny bush of shelter you motherly provide small plant and animal protection under and…

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Glitter Witch Gardens

06/22/2023

Linden

Linden, oh linden, you flowering tree You know how to soothe so much nervous in me I pick your sweet flowers to make a nice tea Then you help to…

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