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HerbsHerbs have long been used in both magic and medicine. The earliest healers in tribal societies would gather and use herbs, and their expertise in this field was greatly valued. As well as information on collecting, growing and storing herbs, you can find in this section the herbal encyclopedia. This has a huge listing of different herbs, and their medicinal and magical uses, as well as information on associations with elements, holidays, and more. Collecting Herbs
Identifying your herbsWarning! Some herbs and other plants can be poisonous! Do not harvest any plants that you are not familiar with. At the very least take a field guide with you when you go to harvest wild plants, and pay attention to what you are doing, as some plants which are dangerous can look very similar to, and grow in the same places as safe plants.When to collect herbsFirst and foremost, do not take too many cuttings from the same plant, and allow it time to regrow before visiting it again. Many people will try to replace any plants that they harvest, even using a ratio of three or four new plants to every single plant they collect....Tags: herbs Encyclopedia
Welcome to the encyclopedia of herbs. You can view detailed information
for each herb, including associations with elements, deities, Sabbats
and more, different names for the plant, a description of its physical
characteristics, a general overview of it and lengthy descriptions of
its magical and medicinal properties as well as any lore and legend
surrounding it.To view this information, simply click on a herb name which appears in bold below. Any names which are not in bold font are works in progress, and you can check back soon to view more information on those herbs. Herbs...Tags: herbs Growing Herbs
Why grow your own herbsHerbs are wonderfully easy to grow, and cultivating them in your own garden is a far cheaper option that buying them. As well as saving money, they can make a very attractive addition to your garden, whether grown in window boxes, pots or in beds.What to grow herbs inMany herbs will grow well in pots. Find ones which are about 15 to 20cm deep and will provide adequate drainage or hammer a nail through the base to create your own holes. Place small stones and pebbles in the base, and then fill with a soil-based compost. Position them in your garden so that they catch the sun for at least half the day.How...Tags: herbs Storing Herbs
Why dry and store herbs?You may have collected more herbs than you've been able to use, or you might have plants in your own garden which you wish to harvest before Autumn. Whatever your reason, it is better to be able to store these herbs rather than letting them go to waste.Drying herbsCut healthy branches from your plants, in mid morning so that any early dew will have evaporated. Remove any dead or diseased leaves, and shake to dislodge any insects. Rinse quickly if necessary, and pat dry carefully.Remove the leaves from the last few inches of the branch, and gather 4 to 6 branches together into a bundle. Tie together with strin... Tags: herbs |
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