#garden magic

[aesethewitch]

When I was a kid, we moved into a house that had a huge lilac tree out front. It was mostly rotten, and it needed to be taken down before it fell. It took a while, but eventually, it was gone.

Mostly. A couple years later, little lilac babies popped out of the ground in its place. My mom was determined to get rid of them, because she'd planted a beautiful flower garden there, and the lilac trees would overshadow and kill the whole garden. I insisted on saving at least a few saplings. She said fine, but I had to dig them out and put them in pots myself.

So, I did. I spent days digging little lilac bushes out of the ground and putting them into pots. Some couldn't be saved, but some could. When all was said and done, I had five brand-new lilac saplings. Seven or eight years old, and it was my absolute pride and joy.

Three died due to sun scorching, severe drought that no amount of watering could save, and perhaps just being moved from their place in the ground. But two survived, and I was awfully proud of them! I'd go out and talk to them every single day. I watered them by hand and made sure they were fertilized properly. I learned all about their favored environments, and I was determined to make sure they lived.

One of my mom's friends saw what I was doing with the lilacs. She asked if she could have one to put in her backyard, and I agreed on the condition that she take very, very good care of it.

It's now fucking enormous. I'm talking ten feet tall and bursting with beautiful purple flowers every spring. My mom still gets updates each year as they start to bloom, which she forwards to me. And all I can think is, "That's my friend! Thriving some twenty years on, there it is."

The other tree nearly died, too. It lived in a pot for far, far too long. I wanted to plant it somewhere in my parents' yard, but my mom was reluctant. Eventually, we agreed to put it in the far back garden. It grew okay for many years, despite the shade, but in all these years, it's never bloomed.

Last year, the massive tree casting massive shadows over the lilac and the garden cracked in half and fell. It tumbled into the garden, crushing part of the nearby shed and destroying a few plants beneath it.

It missed my lilac by inches.

The clean-up is long done. The rest of the tree has been cut down, and my lilac has full sunlight for the first time in fifteen years. It won't bloom this year, I know. But it's got new shoots up. It's taller than ever. I spent half an hour a few weeks ago praising it for surviving all this time, dreaming about its future and telling it how I believe it'll become the tall beauty it's always been meant to be.

I think next year, I'll see flowers.

[summerwages]

well raspberries..

[thecuddlycauldron]

Some helpful plant info 🌱

Plants carry potent energy you can use to amplify your magical workings. Be sure to make use of your own astrological chart in working with these plants so you maximize the healing potential and get the full benefit of their inherent magic!

Aries 🌲

(March 21-April 19), ruled by Mars:

Carnation, cedar, clove, cumin, fennel, juniper, peppermint, pine

Taurus 🌿

(April 20-May 20), ruled by Venus:

Apple, daisy, lilac, magnolia, oak moss, orchid, plumeria, rose, thyme, tonka bean, vanilla, violet

Gemini 🍃

(May 21-June 20), ruled by Mercury:

Almond, bergamot, clover, dill, lavender, lemongrass, lily, mint, parsley

Cancer ☘️

(June 21-July 22). ruled by the moon:

Eucalyptus, gardenia, jasmine, lemon, lotus, myrrh, rose, sandalwood

Leo 🍁

(July 23-August 22), ruled by the sun:

Acacia, cinnamon, heliotrope, nutmeg, orange, rosemary

Virgo ��

(August 23-September 22), ruled by Mercury:

Almond, cypress, bergamot, mint, mace, moss, patchouli

Libra 🪴

(September 23-October 22), ruled by Venus:

Catmint, marjoram, mugwort, spearmint, sweet pea, thyme, vanilla

Scorpio 🍂

(October 23-November 21), ruled by Pluto:

Allspice, basil, cumin, galangal, ginger

Sagittarius 🌳

(November 22-December 21), ruled by Jupiter:

Anise, cedar wood, honeysuckle, sassafras, star anise

Capricorn 🍀

(December 22-January 19), ruled by Saturn:

Mimosa, vervain, vetiver

Aquarius 🎍

(January 20-February 18), ruled by Uranus:

Almond, acacia, citron, cypress, lavender, mimosa, peppermint, pine

Pisces 🎋

(February 19-March 20), ruled by Neptune:

Anise, catmint, clove, gardenia, lemon, orris, sarsaparilla, sweet pea

[stephjacq]

Things are starting to look pleasingly purple around here

[etherealyearning]

By Roman Odintsov

[lady-0f-the-wood]

[sombrasblancas]

🇬🇧 Just a witch cat doing some plant magic at their seaside cottage ✨

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🇪🇸 Una gata bruja trasteando con sus plantas en su casita cerca del mar ✨

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[learningmagick14]

dandelion info 🌿

dandelions are an invasive species that came to my area from settlers on the mayflower that would be used as foodcrop.

medicinal uses

-> kidney, liver and gallbladder issues

-> stomach issues and episodes of appendicitis

-> diarrhea

-> skin conditions

-> flushes body of excess fluid

-> aids digestion and appetite

use of the flower

-> eat fresh in salad -> dandelion jelly

-> when dry, can be used in tea

-> when mixed with vinegar, it makes a vinaigrette

use of the stem

-> roasted -> composting

use of the leaves

-> can be boiled, sautéed, dried and raw

use of the roots

-> chop and cook like carrots

-> dried roots can be used in teas

roasted dandelion root tea

1. dry roots

2. stir dried roots in a pan on medium heat until golden brown

3. boil water and place fried roots into the water to steep

4. sweeten with honey and other things you may put in your tea

benefits: anti-inflammatory, appetite aid, relief of stomach pains and flushing excess fluids from the body

other recipes to try:

-> dandelion jelly -> dandelion salads

[herbalnature]

Bask in the vibrant kiss of nature captured in this stunning hibiscus, its petals a fiery dance of orange and pink hues. It's like a little bit of the sunset fell to earth and bloomed into this bold beauty.

[meeshu0408]

Caption: "Sometimes, beauty is just a touch away 🌹✨"

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[sappy-witch]

🌿🔮 Homemade Magical Infused Oils 🔮🌿

Hello lovelies 🥰

Today, I wanted to share with you how to make your own magical infused oils. Not only are they fun to make, but they can also add a touch of magic to your rituals and spells.

Ingredients:

A glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Carrier oil (such as olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil).

Your preferred magical herbs, flowers, or crystals.

A small funnel.

Magical Properties:

Carrier oils: these represent the element of earth and can be used to ground and stabilize energy.

Herbs and flowers: these have a wide range of magical properties depending on the type and can be used for various spells and rituals.

Crystals: these can enhance the energy of the oil and be used for specific intentions.

Here are some magical herbs, flowers, and crystals you can use:

Lavender: peace, relaxation, purification

Rosemary: protection, clarity, memory

Chamomile: calming, sleep, luck

Sage: cleansing, wisdom, healing

Calendula: abundance, happiness, divination

Amethyst: intuition, protection, peace

Citrine: prosperity, abundance, creativity

Clear quartz: amplification, clarity, manifestation

Instructions:

Cleanse your glass jar and funnel with salt water or a cleansing herb like sage or palo santo.

Fill your jar about 3/4 of the way with your carrier oil.

Add your chosen herbs, flowers, or crystals to the jar using the small funnel. You can use one type of herb or a combination of several.

Once you've added all of your ingredients, seal the jar tightly and give it a good shake to mix everything together.

Place the jar in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks to allow the magic to infuse into the oil.

After 1-2 weeks, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar or bottle. Your magical infused oil is now ready to use!

I love using these oils for anointing candles, adding to bathwater, and even using in my skincare routine. The possibilities are endless 🥰✨

I hope this inspires you to start making your own magical infused oils and get creative with different herbs, flowers, and crystals. Let me know if you've ever made your own magical oils before, I’d love to hear about your process!

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[majokkid]

We finally finished canning the last of our summer harvest and we’re working on turning over the garden for the winter!

I’m still floored at how much our plants yielded, especially our tomatoes. Even with the weather getting colder, we had so many left in our planters so we gathered up the last of them for green tomato pickles and salsa. (I kept a few of the bigger ones to fry up too!)

For not really going into this year’s garden with a much of a plan besides having it look nice for our June wedding, I think we did pretty well! Definitely looking forwards doing some more conscious planting next year though. ☆

[summerwages]

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[omanatascha]

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[stephjacq]

Poppies ✨

[minnie-mystery]