Consider doing a small full-moon ritual during the growing season as a token of gratitude to Mother Earth for blessing you with abundance and prosperity. Witch's garden plants differ from a normal garden, in that the story is as fascinating as the plant itself. The wisdom, and madness of these plants have been known and passed down through the ages. At one time, possession of witch's garden plants like these could have found you tied to the stake. Today the only stake we deal with on a regular basis are the stakes which keep the plants growing straight. The history of witch's garden plants

When I first came to the craft at fourteen, I wanted to work solely with crystals and candles. Herbs, for some reason, seemed to overwhelm me. After I walked further down my path, I realized that not working with herbs was doing myself an injustice. So I slowly approached magical herbalism and began working with most of the witchy must-have herbs on this list. My advice is to take your time…if you have to start working with ONE herb, do that first. Then slowly add to your witch’s cabinet as you learn more and more. 1. Rosemary Delving deep into specific fields of study within horticulture, Mary Jane has an extensive knowledge base on sustainable gardening practices (including permaculture), soil science, and selecting cultivars well-suited to home gardeners. Her passion isn't just limited to plants; she's a staunch advocate for holistic, eco-friendly gardening techniques that benefit both flora and fauna. Lavender: Lavender contains soothing and healing magic and its fragrance can calm anxiety and relieve sadness. Lavender is a wonderful ingredient in love, healing, and purification spells. Lavender is also said to be inviting to faeries. Blend together lavender, rose, and yarrow to create a simple love blend for incense or sachets. Burn lavender as an incense to bring peace to a space. Lavender grows best in full sun, in either a container or a garden bed.

Trees, as they are perennials and must develop strong roots to remain alive, are planted during the waning Moon. Once a month, after the night of the full moon, water your garden with the charged moon water. Your plants receive the moon’s energy daily, but the roots don’t get a direct hit. By watering them with full moon-charged water, they will take in that increasing energy to promote them to act in kind. Related Posts

Another way to connect with nature in preparation for your witchy garden is to see what’s already thriving out in the wilderness where you live. Getting to know the plants that are happy to live in your local ecosystem is a key step in planning your witch garden. I put a mix of culinary edible flowers in my salads and gorgeously garnish other meals. They’re too pretty not to enjoy. Collecting wild foxglove seeds 4. Grow witchy plants This has to be one of the most magical things ever. Seeing a plant grow from a tiny, dried seed seems miraculous sometimes. Witches Gardens in History Something big emerges from the river; FINN and JAKE gasp. A giant pile of junk emerges and a giant living fish skeleton pops out of it.) sitting (or for planting, a half hollow stump can make a great planter for pansies, mints, or whatever you fancy). Top

These offerings become more than decorations—they serve as expressions of thanks for the wonders your garden bestows upon you. 10 Amazing Dried Hibiscus Flower Uses 2. Bonding in the Moonlight JAKE: I, JAKE the dog, while slow-dancing with my subconscious, with flowers in my underwear, do humbly apologize... My friend the writer Mar Stratford asked me for tips on creating a witch’s garden. It was such a lovely question, I thought I’d share my practice here! Here are a few great edible culinary witch herbsto try out. Make sure you do your research when buying your seeds or plants to ensure the plant/variety you’re getting is indeed edible.

WITCH: Because you took too long. Now you have to apologize while doing a variety of humiliating things. This is a delightfully engaging introduction to the relationship between humans and plants. Paula Dempsey, Fortean TimesSimilar to making fresh flower crowns to wear on your head, make a flower spell wreath for your front door. While you weave or adhere each flower to your magical wreath, visualize your intentions manifesting in reality. For Spring, make a flower spell wreath of white, pink, and yellow flowers to invite in good vibrations and fresh Spring energy. 9. Magic Circles with Flowers The Good Witch’s Destiny, the sixth film in the series, focuses on a ‘trying time’ in Cassandra Nightingale and her family’s lives. JAKE: Yeah! (Sobs) If only... I were a humbler guy, my subconscious would be alive, and my best bud wouldn't be trapped in a mermaid's nest! Super-exotic plants-du-jour that the local wildlife can’t eat or nest in, or might even find poisonous (have a few odd plants that you love just because they bring you pleasure, but try to offset that with native plants too) Make your magic garden enchanting by adding winding paths with pebbles, crafting markers with symbols, and painting glow-in-the-dark stones. You can find most of this stuff or create your own.