by Della Ratcliffe | Sep 14, 2019 | Wheel of the Year
I have started to gather and dry some ingredients for my planned Fall Equinox loose incense blend, for using in my celebrations and rituals throughout Autumn. I’m using ethically foraged ingredients and, so far have, oak leaves and moss, pine needles, wild hops,...
by Della Ratcliffe | Jun 15, 2019 | Earth Medicine
When you are making flower essences for stocking your home apothecary, you will be working with local plants. This is a great way to get acquainted with your local flora, and to learn their properties. You can stock your home apothecary with essences...
by Della Ratcliffe | Feb 13, 2019 | Divine Feminine, Earth Medicine, Witchy Ways
Sometimes I look at the herbal formulations I have used or created in the past, and note how so many of them are multipurpose. Without a specific header or description, the formulation could be for a herbal tea, a spell, for using in a charm or even as a loose...
by Della Ratcliffe | Oct 16, 2018 | Earth Medicine
One of my autumnal herbal rituals is collecting seeds, berries, nuts and roots for making medicines for my home apothecary and for culinary treats and gifts. Mama Earth provides us with what we need when we need it: the seasonal availability of the various parts of...
by Della Ratcliffe | Aug 23, 2018 | Earth Medicine, Lunar Cycles
Have you ever made Solar Tea? It is essentially an infusion of tea or other herbs but uses fresh cool water and is left out in the sunshine to brew. Some call this a cold brew tea. This tea is kind to the environment as no additional energy is used. When the infusion...
