#fernadette the fernwitch

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Calling All Mineral and Crystal Lovers!

Fernadette: "Hi, everyone! I just love the mineral world, don't you? Pretty crystals and colors make me smile. They have wonderful energies, and they're all so unique. That's why I began my own collection years ago."

Fernadette: "See? I've got a number of minerals in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Quartz, sunstone, amethyst, labradorite, goldstone, sodalite... the list goes on. I know my collection is small right now, but it's still growing!"

Fernadette: "My human loves minerals too. In fact, one of her favorite blogs is @bekkathyst. Over the years, she's thoroughly enjoyed seeing their posts on her dash. They're filled with the most amazing and beautiful mineral specimens, carvings, handmade jewelry, and plenty of gorgeous nature photos as well. When they can, they post about pieces you can purchase, and they have their own store!"

Fernadette: "Unfortunately, they are currently having financial troubles with their store and need some help. If you're in the market for some lovely pieces, they would love to have your business! My human has gotten such joy from seeing all the great mineral-related posts they've made through the years and wants to help them by spreading the word."

Fernadette: "Wouldn't you like to start your own mineral and crystal collection too? Or maybe you'd like a nice piece of jewelry? Well, pop on over to @bekkathyst and give them a follow for updates on new sales, or visit their store! And even if you can't buy anything right now, you could help get the word out by sharing this post if you like. Every little bit helps! Thank you for your time, and happy rock hunting!"

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Fernadette saw this absolutely lovely fern and wanted to share it with you all! Who doesn't need a random, beautiful fern in their life to bring a smile to their face? Fernadette is willing to bet that everyone could use one, but then again, she's a little bit biased. =)

Ferns never fail to catch my eye.

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Have any of the other couples considered tying the knot like Halfred and Sweet Miss Morley?

@knitwittykninja

Well, no wedding plans are immediately on the horizon, but if any couples were thinking about it, it'd probably be either Fernadette and Graer...

...or Murray and Kizzle.

Fernadette has been thinking of asking Graer, but they're so comfortable the way they are right now that she hasn't felt any urgency to do so.

Murray wants to pop the question to Kizzle, but... he's a bit nervous. Don't worry, Lil' Bit has been working on him to build up his confidence, and someday he'll get there! =)

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@ofdirtandbones

Fernadette: "Oh my goodness! I have a fan! Hello!" *waves*

Fernadette: "So you like ferns, huh? Well, I've got some beautiful ones to show you."

Fernadette: "Right over here. Follow me!"

Fernadette: "This is called a painted fern."

Fernadette: "They call it that because the leaves all have lovely ombres of different colors, from pinks and purples to grays to light and dark greens, almost like an artist has painted them to be that way!"

Fernadette: "Aren't they just gorgeous?"

Fernadette: "This one has lived right here on this very spot for almost two decades. I think it's grown even a bit bigger than last year!"

Fernadette: "Look at all the cute, delicate, colorful leaves..."

Fernadette: *sighs dreamily* "It makes me so proud to be a fern myself." *sniff, sniff*

Fernadette: "Thank you for your interest in ferns, and have a wonderful day!"

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It's St. Patrick's Day weekend! Yes, Friday counts because... why not? The Roots & 'Shrooms Gang are looking very festive, indeed. As flowers bloom and trees get their buds out of doors, things are looking just as green indoors with all the decorations. It brings a whole new meaning to "living green." XD

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For all you fern-lovers out there following this blog for quality fern content, this post is for you! Fernadette has found this beautiful photograph of a gorgeous, delicate little fiddlehead. Isn't it cute? May this tiny fern bring you luck today, in whatever form you may need it to come to you. Fernadette wishes you a happy, fern-filled day! 💚

Fern fronds

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While everyone in the house is so focused on black and orange as traditional Halloween colors, Fernadette is all about green and purple! I gave her this tabletop to make a nice witchy display, and she's doing a great job so far. There's an old tree guardian skull, a crystal lantern, a pair of lovely fluorite butterflies, and she even saved a branch that fell off the mum bush when it was planted. And when she stands there with her green self and her purple sweater, she fits right into the color scheme of her own display! =)

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@spitegoblin

Fernadette: "Awww! Thank you so much! What a big compliment that is!"

Fernadette: "You're so sweet to say such a thing, and a good person for spreading positivity. The world needs more of that, nowadays."

Fernadette: "I hope you have a wonderful day, kind human!"

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A cute little clover plant popped up right next to the painted fern, and Fernadette and Lucky saw a great opportunity for a friendship photo. Diversity is what makes the world interesting, exciting, and beautiful, so let's all celebrate our differences! This little fern and clover pair of friends will help to start everyone off with appreciating everyone's uniqueness. =)

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Fernadette needs everyone to stop and look at these adorable fiddleheads! Aren't they just so cute?! Ah, it reminds her of when she was a tiny fiddlehead herself, back in the day. Soon these little ones will be beautiful fern fronds. Lets cheer them all on, shall we? =)

Ferns unfurling

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Fernadette, who is very knowledgeable regarding herbs and minerals, now wants to get into tarot card reading! Admittedly, though... she doesn't really know what she's doing quite yet. Does anybody have some suggestions for her on how she can learn? Until then, she told me she thinks the cards are very pretty. Well, it's a start. XD

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The deer decimated our pumpkins, and powdery mildew claimed our squash and zuccini. Our tomatoes did reasonably well... but our gourds really came through for us this year! Every year, we plant the seeds from the gourds we grew or bought the previous year to see if we can get any to grow. Well...! This year we have so many different sizes, shapes, and colors on our vines! Fernadette and Graer were positively giddy to see all of their little mundane gourd buddies. As magical beasts, these two ferns love to applaud and encourage their mundane plant friends for their efforts. Their human doesn't have time today to harvest all these beauties, but she will tomorrow, so check back to see the results of the harvest! =)

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The Roots & 'Shrooms Gang OG Favorites: Fernadette

Fernadette is a fern rootling who has been with us since June of 2019. Her name is the Fernish version of the human name, Bernadette.

She is also an accomplished fernwitch, which means she knows a lot about plants, seeds, crystals, mushrooms, insects, candles, and nature.

She loves the supernatural, and she regularly holds seances with her friends. Just for fun, of course. No evil spirits allowed!

Over the years, she and her friends have been a great help to me in the vegetable garden.

She's always tending to and encouraging the only fern plant in the yard, this Japanese painted fern.

And at the end of the growing season every year, she makes sure to collect seeds from all the plants so she can plant them the following year.

Fernadette is in a relationship with Graer, a staghorn fern. They love to do many things together, such as gardening, hiking, and adventuring.

But their favorite thing to do is roasting marshmallows by a romantic fire.

In the Summer, Fernadette goes adventuring with her A.C.O.R.N.S. teammates.

Around this time of year, Fernadette is very much about the gourds that grow in the garden. She loves to go exploring among the vines to uncover them!

She also loves practicing candle magic, during which she casts spells to help her friends have wonderful, loving, and fulfilling lives.

Now you know all about our resident fernlady, Fernadette! Feel free to ask her, or any members of the Roots & 'Shrooms Gang, any questions you like! =)

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Fernadette is here once again to bring you beautiful examples of ferns! Who doesn't love ferns? With their intricate leaf patterns, fluffy appearance, and lovely green colors, ferns are some of the loveliest and most unique plants around. Let them bring some joy into your life today! =)

Ferns, ferns, ferns!

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Many of the flowering plants in the yard have gone to seed at this point, but in Fernadette's opinion, that doesn't make them any less interesting or beautiful. She was out braving the heat today, surveying the various seeds and pods that could be seen, including the yucca, the tiger lilies, and the peonies. We might overlooks all these seeds after the flowers are long gone, but Fernadette wants to remind us that all parts of a plant's life cycle are equally important. =)

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Do you love cottagecore? Fernadette does! As a fernwitch, she's always got nature, crystal, and witchy vibes, but she also loves to surround herself with whimsical designs that make her happy. She thinks the only thing this fabric is missing are some cute little fairies, and I quite agree.