Rosa centifolia Everyone knows roses as the flower of love, a centerpiece of gardens, and a prize-winning ornamental plant. And of course, everyone recognizes their scent. But roses are far more than a romantic symbol or visual delight: throughout history, they have been revered as mystical symbols and valued as medicinal plants. Two main rose…
Remember the scene in Lord of the Rings when huge signal fires are lit on mountain tops, one by one? Impressive, right? You can experience something like this in real life when you stand on a mountain top (or hilltop) at Easter in the northern part of Hessen or in Thüringen, in Germany: huge bonfires…
The longest night of the year at Winter Solstice (around the 21st of December) also known as Yule or Jul was an essential celebration in many pagan cultures. In fact, what the Western world celebrates as “Christmas” had assimilated the ancient celebrations of the winter solstice, often marking the beginning of the New Year. Plants,…
Or: What Powerful Plant Products and Metals can Reveal As the story goes, three wise men – or Magi – from the East brought Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh as a gift to Jesus at his birth – when they saw a special star or rather a very rare constellation rising. Why did they choose those…
The longest day in the year, around the 21st of June, comes in many traditions with festivals and rituals. Herbs have always played a big part in that – for example in Celtic lore. Herbs that are at full bloom now at the summer solstice can be harvested and dried or used directly. The photo…
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