Hostas are an incredibly popular perennial for landscape beds. Growing up in the Midwest with a background in landscape architecture, I saw them everywhere! These lush plants grow well in shade, feature attractive spikes of flowers, come in a wide variety of colors and variegated patterns, and are incredibly drought-tolerant, making them a staple for […]
Blessed Samhain! History, Rituals, Crystals, Altar Colors, & Easy Recipes
From October 31st to November 1st, which is about halfway between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice, people around the world celebrate Samhain. But what exactly is Samhain? Is it the Pagan version of Halloween? Learn all about the third harvest festival in the Wheel of the Year and discover the origins and rituals […]
Lammas (Lughnasadh) | Fifth Sabbat & First Harvest Festival
Lammas (also known as Lughnasadh) is the fourth Sabbat on the Wheel of the Year. It’s the first of three harvest festivals, and Lammas falls between Litha and Mabon on the wheel. Lammas (lah-muz) and Lughnasadh (loo-nah-sa) are used interchangeably among modern witches, spiritualists, and Pagans. The Sabbat is celebrated on August 1st in the Northern Hemisphere […]