Artemisia vulgaris Kingdom: Plantae Subclass: Asteridae Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae- Aster family Genus: Aremisia L.- sagebrush Species: Artemisia vulgaris · Other Names Artemisa, Carline Thistle, Chiu Ts’Ao, Common Mugwort, Douglas Mugwort, Felon herb, Sailor’s tobacco, Wormwood, Old Woman, Mugwort, Moxa, Traveler’s Herb, Artemis Herb, Felon Herb, Muggons, Old Man, Cingulum Sancti Read more
Lammas is the first of the harvest festivals, marking the long slide from hot, sunny summer into the cold darkness of winter. The problem is, August is the hottest month of summer. There are few physical sign that winter is coming, indeed the days are now getting hotter and more Read more
Posting in prep For Lammas 1 August. Makes 3 This flatbread doesn’t contain yeast, so it’s quick and simple to make. Ingredients: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspooon finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon finely Read more
Lammas is also known as:Lughnasadh, Lammastide, and First Harvest Festival. Date: August 1st Symbolism: First harvest festival; aging of the Deities, honoring of Sun Gods Symbols: Corn dollies, cornucopia, grains, the Sun Foods: Breads, grains, potatoes, summer squash, cider, blackberry pies and jellies, berries, apples, roasted lamb, elderberry wine, meadowsweet Read more