tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21135642637504610832024-03-06T00:17:44.756+00:00Spinneys Herbal SanctuaryA journey discovering the essential essence of Herbs during my apprenticeship at Springfield Sanctuary.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-79565545231920519112012-07-25T23:38:00.003+01:002012-07-26T00:02:51.861+01:00July's Roses<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;">Dear rose, thy joy's undimmed, t</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #ea9999; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px;">hy cup is ruby-rimmed, t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #ea9999; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px;">hy cup's heart nectar-brimmed...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #ea9999; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px;">What words can describe the intricate splendour, the beauty & elegance of the rose. I thought the torrential rain had damaged our old rose trees. So its with great pleasure & awe I am able to take a couple of photographs of our beautiful delicate roses. Hope you enjoy them as much as we are.</span><br />
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Hope you enjoy this little fella, his gracefulness & then his movement from being seen to being camouflaged after he'd tired of watching me :)<br />
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The Buddleja is beautiful too, isn't fully opened yet but these are a few close ups of the many gorgeous little flowers opening.<br />
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The rose buds looks so pretty too, this one reminded me of The Little Shop of Horros :)<br />
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Theres something simply stunning about Bramble )<br />
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Hope you enjoy a little array of raindrops & garden loveliness.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-28431894202059518952012-07-16T18:46:00.001+01:002012-07-20T13:45:10.089+01:00Beautiful GiftsAfter seeing the most beautiful blog about Vervain. I am wondering if this little sweetie is in fact from the Vervain family? I didn't add this gorgeous little floral gift to yesterdays July posting, as I haven't a clue what is it. Its suddenly appeared in about half a dozen of last years flower tubs, which needed planting. It wasn't a flower we planted in last years concrete drive bouquet :) . . I'm not sure where its sprouted itself from. I assumed it had self seeded & grown in the old soil, spores the wind perhaps brought from other gardens. So before we've had time to repot & put new our annual tub flowers in.. nature had its own plan.<br />
Usually I plant up about a dozen tubs to place around our porch, breaks up the concrete drive a bit ( thats as far as my gardening skills reach). This year, being so busy I've just never had any spare time. Now I refuse to plant them as I just simply adore all of these tall delicate bunch of beautiful tiny flowers which have gifted me with their presence. 'Whispering Earth' has just done - as always - a beautiful blog about Vervain. I am wondering if this is similar? Can anyone identify this gorgeous flower for me. Many thanks.<br />
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They're the most delicate colour, tiny beautiful little petals. I assume they're weeds, but they look so pretty they can serve our tubs well :) </div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-78638491044793415252012-07-15T19:34:00.003+01:002012-07-16T06:50:50.430+01:00Pluvial July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After rain & gales, torrential rain & more rain I thought I'd venture out into the garden & see whats survived, thrived & sadly impoverished. The beautiful Roses (I only have a few) are battered & looking very sorry for themselves. However the Hydrangeas are blossoming; looking strong, healthy & positively vibrant. The Hawthorn is in regrowth & renewal, has stunning new red leaves sprouting from the ends of its branches. We can all draw strength & lessons from Nature, after such an onslaught of enduring challenges , its as if they draw breath, re group & continue their infinite quest to become all they're meant to be. Its in their make up, guess its in our Soul , purpose & beliefs :)<br />
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Oh & this is the first sign of the Buddleja blossoming from tiny buds into the well loved - & recognised as a hedgerow weed - tiny horn of lilac, white or pink flowers. </div>
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Also these gorgeous little lawn flowers are absolutely trying their best to kindly share with us, converting our lawn into the most exquisite carpet of vibrant colour & intricate designs, like a beautifully woven tapestry. White Clover is prolific too.</div>
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Clusters of stunningly awesome, cellular, solar, orbit, planet & orchid like lawn flowers:)</div>
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Hope you enjoy some of the wondrous gifts of nature captured in the photographs.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-8358120207676041672012-06-29T17:05:00.001+01:002012-06-29T17:17:14.757+01:00Exquisite ElderflowerThere is something so beautiful about the Elderflower. Not only is its stunning little flower so intricate & beautiful, but its taste & distinctive fragrance is so evocative & beautiful. June has shared plenty of exquisite sprigs of Elderflower with us. During early dawn walks I've tenderly picked the beautiful flowers, brought them home, rinsed them & made the most delicious drink. No additions, simply & purely just the elderflowers, water & a refrigerator :) Creating the most glorious rays of sunshine, the most happy Summery feeling all captured in flavour in a glass to drink :)<br />
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Also made Elderflower Tea but much preferred the cold summer drink from the refrigerator. Collected enough from different bushes so I could press/dry some too. <br />
The qualities of the Elderflower I imagine mean different things to different folk. I don't suffer from hay fever so I unable to say how much it could help with the suffering. For me, the Elderflower's energy vibration is playful, pure, childlike, delicate & happy. It actually makes me laugh out loud when I taste its beautiful aromatic flavours. My husband actually said I was quite mad when I asked him if it made him smile when he tasted the happiness of the flowers!!<br />
I popped the Elderflowers into a glass jug, serving the drink to clients & customers made the drink more appealing as they could also see the flowers swell as tasting them. Something quite elegant, yet rustic & gorgeous about the refreshing water with stunning little petals & flowers in. We also ate the flowers & had some sprinkled on our salad.<br />
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Thank you Nature, just loving the Seasonal gifts :)<br />
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<span id="goog_1467095616"></span><span id="goog_1467095617"></span>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-70204298966451594382012-06-28T22:29:00.002+01:002012-07-01T19:49:03.887+01:00Just about June!Today saw the extremes of our weather system in England. We enjoyed glorious sunshine , 27C here upon the hill in the South of the country & back in my home town uptd North absolutely the most horrendous floods & thunder storms. Never seen anything like it in my life. Avenues of houses looking like lakes, water up to windscreens, a Mum & baby sitting on the roof of their car to escape the flooding until rescued. Hailstones the size of golf balls smashing car windscreens.<br />
Oblivious to the atrocious weather in other parts of the country I enjoyed a lunch break wandering in the garden, armed with camera to capture the changing growth.<br />
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My Hawthorn ally is a great source of inspiration. We are planning great changes in our working life, big changes need to be tackled in my personal life too. Health, fitness & nutrition etc need upgrading, so many things need readdressing. As I observed the Hawthorn's changes I noticed & seemingly without any hesitation, with great courage the blossom drops, the little buds remain & the life force just flows steadfastly & congruently through all the varying phases of growth & change. Vibrant, steady & secure as if knowing such loss & change is necessary for all which is yet to come. I need to embrace those qualities as I embark upon a new fitness regime as work has been soo busy we're just not getting out & about exercising as much, coffee & biscuits with customers far too readily available. So when I saw these two beautiful little companions, entwined & united, prepared for change I took heart, grasped the symbolic meaning of the unity & strength, persistence & trust & laughed as if they were sharing the most loving support in being my ally!! I too have to work hard, know that the best is yet to come even though at the minute I feel as if I've lost all of my petals & usual pretty appearance lol. Aren't these little buds so beautiful, the shape, the colours I can't wait to see them ripen & change into the red berry.<br />
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Also will share some of the unexpected gifts in the garden, like this gorgeous long tall flower which has sprung up amongst the hedge trees. No idea what it is not where its come from but its absolutely gorgeous.<br />
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The Hydrangeas are bursting into flower, the most gorgeous intricate blossom. The colours change so quickly, apparently depending upon the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. I adore each & every stage of these flowers.</div>
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We must have both acid & alkaline soil :) Here below are some random photographs taken because the subject looked pretty or interesting or both! Not sure what any of them are but they're some of the overgrown weeds at the bottom of the garden.<br />
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They're all sooo beautiful, such gorgeous colours, shapes & awesome intricate designs. Any identification would be greatly appreciated.</div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-23971943408417766152012-06-28T21:26:00.000+01:002012-06-28T22:33:30.690+01:00Jubilant JuneAlmost at the end of June, half way through the year. June is often a stop, take stock month & draw your breath time. A moment to reflect how time truly does pass/expand at such an incredible pace. I'm truly enjoying the Seasonal gifts June brings. Embracing the energetic inspiration but time to sit & write, garden or create is just manifesting itself into other chores, necessities & family commitments. My organisation skills need upgrading.<br />
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The early dawn walks seem to fill me with sustainable energy to draw upon during the busy working day. Its lunchtime, the sun is gorgeous but soon rain is forecast. I thought I'd enjoy a writing lunch. Share the gorgeous little flowers which are adorning the chalky North Downs like a colourful blanket. The sun commencing its daily quest, when so low in the sky creates such a magical tapestry of colours. the heavy seductive floral scents hang beautifully in the morning air just waiting to fill your senses with all things celebratory. The Elderflower I appreciatively pick - at around 5.30am - makes me chuckle when I drink it. Its playful deliciousness always bring a sense of happy Summertime feelings from the inside out. Cheeky little magical Elderflower, has the energy of a rousing mischievous fairy. When I make our Elderflower juice, I love its awesome simplicity. I never add anything at all. The early morning Elderflower is bursting with fragrance & flavour. A glass jug, half a dozen sprigs of Elderflower, jug filled with water & pop it in the fridge all day; serves the most delightful & delicious Summer drink. </div>
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The surprise gift of Honeysuckle - which has blossomed amongst the Hawthorn bush - is in full bloom & smelling quite beautiful. I must read up all which can be shared from the exotic looking Honeysuckle.</div>
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The red clover, the dandelion, burdock, thistle, nettles.. all have so much to share. One day at a time, although I am not sowing & growing much. i am still attuned to the glorious seasons, offerings & changes & utilising all of them to the best of my abilities.</div>
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With Love from the chalky North Downs, here are some morning glories to share.</div>
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I have my pocket size Gem book to try to help me identify the little flowers & herbs. The morning walk is full of surprise, such an array of hedgerow bouquets. All so beautiful & all so unique. </div>
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<br /></div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-74331965917416931272012-05-20T18:08:00.001+01:002012-05-20T18:08:12.923+01:00LoveThink I'm in love!! Hawthorn is simply magical - captivating - fairy like & intriguing. After a delicious lunch & a little reading material furthering my knowledge about the Hawthorn properties. I've collected some more blossom from our wild tree & from the hedge. A little from a few of the branches. I've brewed some more tea, allowing it to mast. Developing more into a rich amber tone than the vibrant green.<br />
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After capturing some beautiful images of its growth & changing appearance I returned to the kitchen, washed the clusters of blossom I'd collected preparing them for infusion. Boiling the kettle ready to make some Hawthorn char :) I rinsed my new glass tea pot ready for its fresh Hawthorn tea.<br />
The scent was surprisingly off putting, not at all as pleasant as I'd imagined. The colour of the tea developed into a bright light transparent green. It was brewed for around 10 minutes. Keeping up with old English traditions I thought the tea would be best served in a most eloquent style. Delivered in dainty bone china cups on saucers, an inherited family heirloom - the tea set was many decades ago a wedding present for my Grandmother!! I in sited my hubby should try our garden wonders. I am delighted he drank two cups, considering he thought the smell was vile & like an old pub urinals!!! I refrained from smelling mine :) The taste was quite pleasant & refreshing. Hope you enjoy the photographs :)<br />
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Gently & with great respect a few clusters of blossom were picked from the tree, brought into our home to be made into a healing heart tonic for me & hubby.<br />
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April seemed to come & go, a month bringing a great deal of change, challenges & chaos. Life's lessons a reminder of all values to be discovered in the array of experiences we share. Just like Spring, the unfurling of newness, the vibrant energy stored awaiting to burst from containment. There is always such significance & values to be discovered in the way Nature nurtures, protects then blossoms. Often out of sight, alone in darkness & isolation the growth takes precedence. Such formations & preparation to enable all yet to come. The seed, the buds, the blossom & ultimately the fruits. Yet much of the beginnings can't be seen, yet we know all is still silently working incessantly. The plants genetic inheritance, its inherent trust & knowledge to be steadfast & true. Its enduring stamina to grow, mature, germinate & ripen. We too could learn such valuable qualities from Nature, the trust, the stamina, the faith during such darkness, such isolation, challenges & doubt. Just because we can't see the end result doesn't mean we are not already in such a significant process. Trust & faith are such great companions, the rain nourishes the seeds growth, the soil keeps its safe .. trust & faith are pretty much our fertile grounds from which we safely can grow & blossom.<br />
I am unsure why Nature has always been my ally, as a child i could draw reasoning & logical conclusions about life, death, cycles & change simply from observing the seasons & their gifts. There was always something so comforting about day & night, the lunar cycle, the dark of the moon its phases & fullness. Same with our apple trees, the roses & the hedges. All attuned to their own unique journey yet an integral part of the whole. The bees & butterflies, the birds & the worms. all together maintained a harmony I could indulge within & become so peaceful & content as all as one we shared the same pulse of life.<br />
May has blossomed & already the first week has passed. Its bank Holiday, work has ceased just for today so armed with my faithful companion I ventured into the garden just to acquaint myself once again with my Ally & all other beautiful partners in bud. The Hawthorn ally is stunning, so vibrant in colour & energy. The anticipation for its flowering to commence is a tonic in itself. The strength & steadfastness of the enduring buds in such strong cold winds. Yet still they intend to open their petals, face the breeze & smile, their beautiful faces leaning up the skies ready for the sun to warm their Souls'. The forever enduring heart, so full of unwavering unconditional love. How I adore the hawthorn, how it inspires & strengthens. On route to the bottom of the garden its hard not to smile at the cheery faces of the dandelions, the daisies & blue bells. The dandelions make me laugh & the daisies remind me of my once tiny fingers making chains & chains of graceful, beautiful necklaces & bracelets, In awe at their loveliness. At Christmas time we were treated to a bottle of fizzy pop, Dandelion & Burdock used to be my favourite. I would try to imagine how the dandelions & burdock were made into such a distinctive tasting drink, who ever had decided to try to eat one so they could know to make it into a drink & of what benefits could plants & flowers be to us. So many thoughts & questions would fill my tiny mind. Now, the same queries & curiosities still fill me with awe & wonderment.<br />
To, in time, be able to discover such answers & meanings from our garden companions will be one of my greatest achievements.<br />
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Here are some of our May day garden celebrations, in bloom & beauty, radiance & resilience.<br />
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Wonder if children today still make daisy chain necklaces, bracelets & rings! Oh the simple joys.<br />
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There are so many wee beauties I need to discover, their names, their uses as food & medicinal purposes.<br />
Here are some familiar & some of the unidentified May garden gifts.<br />
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</div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-63339163633651468642012-03-27T00:02:00.002+01:002012-03-27T00:02:31.871+01:00Hawthorn AllyIts been a while since I've logged in, I've been out & about plus a wee bit under the weather. Serious headaches, maybe caused by the Cleavers Tea, maybe the cleansing process is causing a mini healing - detox - crisis :)<br />
Thought it about time I updated my lovely Hawthorn ally, who is slowly merging from containment. Lush vibrant green leaves now opening to the sunshine. Energy equally as vibrant, regular & strong. Spring has sprung!!<br />
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Loving my more attuned liaison with our Hawthorns :)<br />
The cherry blossom is on its merry way & our yellow hedges are looking quite glorious.<br />
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Hope you're all enjoying the warmth of the sun & the vibrant newness & creativity of Spring.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-81819072229601323812012-03-02T14:29:00.000+00:002012-03-02T14:32:17.455+00:00Multifairious ;) Multifarious shelters :) a perfect abode - a tiny village at the bottom of the garden. As if the fairies really do live here. Such ideal habitat to create their wee homes, graced with rainbow tree lights too. An array of miscellaneous delights.<br />
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Somehow, not sure how the camera caught the sunlight pervading through the trees. Exquiste rainbow light. Perfect for the fairies :D<br />
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Amazing how the micron fog droplets cling to the stamen, buds & petals. Yet seemingly weightless in their presence. Loving our Springtime extremes - yesterday glorious sunshine & warmth today foggy & really cold!!Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-60490046524340009202012-02-28T22:51:00.002+00:002012-03-02T14:15:17.426+00:00Herbal Ally__ HAWTHORN__<br />
Daily I sit close, I wait for you to share your teachings, I close my eyes & feel my heart beat as one with the pulse of your rejuvenation .. the gentle regular pulse, internal strength. Sensing patience, endurance with clarity & determination. An exquisite sense of balance overwhelms all thinking - peace & oneness, love & contentment pervade each & every cell . . anticipating all yet to unfurl . A matrix of love - uniting all things - strengthening connectedness. Thank you Hawthorn, you share such valuable qualities.<br />
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Such beautiful vibrant red buds waiting to unfurl. A myriad of branches beautifully preparing for Spring's opening ceremony.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-24715305994598816862012-02-28T21:12:00.001+00:002012-03-02T14:14:53.641+00:00Elixir One: Cleaver Char :)Today I had a pocket of free time. Instead of all the other things which needed doing I thought it was time to pop down to the bottom of the garden in search of the newly sprouting Cleavers recently discovered. Tea time . . anticipating making Cleavers Tea!! Armed with camera & accompanied by the dog we ventured down into the wild bare rough ground. Much to my surprise the Hemlock was prolific, looking most definitely like the poisonous plant newly learned about. The Cleavers were also in abundance but not quite so much - yet - I'm sure last year there were far more Cleavers than anything else. After a thorough glance around the rough I soon noticed the specific structure of the Cleavers. Wonderful, I gently removed a few stalks & brought them up into the kitchen - explaining to them as we walked that they were going to be charred soon - mulled & served as a tonic tea to boost my Lymph. I thanked them for their goodness & contribution to sustaining life & balancing health. They seemed happy about their purpose. Infact they almost seemed to radiate - their structure becoming sun like - orbit of radiating light & warmth. <br />
In the kitchen I steeped/washed them in a jug of cold water, changing the water 3 times. Tended to a few brown bits then popped a few of them into a little white china mug. Cleaver Char . . aaaah delicious. Delicate & cleansing, purifying & energising.<br />
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Mmmmmmm my 3rd brew :) Will try drinking it for 7 days & see if there's any improved difference . Really enjoyed this little introduction to Herbal Teas.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-90001108389951884662012-02-21T17:13:00.001+00:002012-03-02T14:13:24.531+00:00Pathways - Elixir of Life :) - Gateways<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once upon a time it was said I shared Elixir of Life Transformative Teachings, Ascension Initiation, Energy Attunement, Soul Authenticity & Retrieval, Soul Whispering I mean the list could expand until we run out of descriptive words which basically all lead to the same destination :) How we feel!! The language of living, language of love, language of the management of our power within. The English language, amazing - yet our interpretation & use no matter how sophisticated or simple all basically lead our minds along the many corridors of reasoning .. meandering until we reach some illogical place deep within which makes prefect sense of things :) Perhaps, much more than the language is able - maybe the true research & practicality of such descriptive language of such a words like Elixir truly will be found in the tinctures, medicines & tonics discovered in Herbal Medicines. Always the trees, flowers & plants have shared an unspoken feel, a whispering - pulsating - energy which is just absorbed into the senses, igniting their essence within. SOOOOO EXCITED - I am only beginning to consider what amazing adventures are to be found within my herbal cauldron, leaves, buds, flowers & using all together!! Gateways to unknown elsewheres . .. only just commencing ..<br />
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Then there's this other greenery growing, much more fern like shaped leaf , on long thin stalks too. Growns in a circle like a clump of weed you could pull out altogether.</div>
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Today was a blustery day, the winds moves the clouds so quickly though so although it started off with rain clouds it quickly changed to blue skies. It was lovely seeing some of our little herbal acquaintances :)<br />
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Oh dear, so many poisonous plants :) I had no idea. Thank you Comfrey Cottage for your lovely words & kindness. Will take some more photos soon. :)</div>
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These are quite tall almost thistle like flowers, Think they were dried & would've snapped easily if I'd touched them. I left them to enjoy whatever life still remainth as they were quite beautiful & rather a lot of them about so I assume they weren't dead.</div>
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There's a whole area which just looks so Spring like because of its covering by these beautiful vibrant warming, happy, sunshine yellow flowers. They're adorable not sure what they are but they certainly bring lots of bright cheerful colour against the otherwise bleak dead beige growth on that side of the Downs.</div>
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Think these are the remains of last seasons Sloe Berries, They're now shrivelled & dead but the branches look like the complex prickly Sloe bush.</div>
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These were beautiful decayed black seeds. The grass in parts still hasn't returned t its lush green. In other parts it has. Across the chalk land there is a stunning array of growth & decay nestling side by side.</div>
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Look carefully at these beautiful Hawthorns, looks as if they've naturally reseeded & are growing side by side. There is nothing protecting these little trees , totally explore - a 45 mile views sits ahead of them. Look at the way the wind has formed the biggest tree. The smaller ones are sooo cute. It was amusingly lovely to see them all in order by height... smaller first.</div>
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This lovely little shrub was covered/coated in the vivid yellow lichen kinda growth. Amazingly intricate & beautiful. Not sure if it is a lichen or something completely different.<br />
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This circle of fungi - I assume fungi of some sorts - is on the trunk of one of the trees in the passage leading to the Downs. I've zoomed in to show its perfect almost luminous presence. How strange!! <br />
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Always come back along the lovely tree lined passage, up to the bridle path, along a short road which will lead me within 5 mins straight to my home. How lucky am I to be surrounded by such stunning trees & in such abundance. Many of these trees have thorns but they can't all be Hawthorns as its a different structure. Many of them could be Sloe bushes, many I just don't know yet . . but soon . .. . watch this space :D </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Papyrus;">"You really have an eye for taking interesting photos! Love the stair step windblown hawthorns, the seed heads, lichens and all the rest!That white crazy headed seed head is so cool! lol! Your descriptive words are as beautiful as your pictures. I feel like I was there with you! big hugs! " Comfrey Cottage. xoxoxox</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Papyrus;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Papyrus;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Papyrus;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000;">Thank you Dear Heart, lovely & kind words again. Glad you enjoyed our morning walk, just wait til Spring bursts from containment!! The vibrant flowers & gorgeous sunrise. Yes I have a guest room get your butt over the ocean you're more than welcome :) </span></span></div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-26920042990355369912012-02-14T20:34:00.002+00:002012-02-14T20:37:26.168+00:00HawthornToday I thought I'd spend some contemplative moments with the small Hawthorn we have in our garden. Share some time with it's beautiful unrestrained structure & shape, so different from the controlled Hawthorn hedge of our neighbours boundary screen. Today I respectfully observed, took a couple of photographs. Maybe this one will become my Ally. I thanked the lovely woody plant for allowing me to share its wondrous growth, its pulsating gentle energy & its amazing internal universe.<br />
The bare structure of the branches are just beginning to come into the smallest tips of bud. A beautiful red sprout blossoms from the branch. The thorns are quite exquisite if they weren't quite so sharp :). A complete matrix providing the perfect fertile ground for all blossom & leaves to grow.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">There are some Ancient Woodland areas too which I will visit. Everyday I will try to use the dog walk to head off in a different direction so to identify where certain trees are. What fun, our little dog will be most pleased :) Great excuse to dawdle through the woodlands with my camera. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">This trunk seemed to be made up in circles :). the bark had lots & lots of lines round the bark.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">This was one huge beautiful tree with lots of trunks. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #629c46; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">This lovely old tree looked entwined, swaddled & wrapped in love :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">This was a beautifully undulating trunk</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #629c46; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">This one almost looks as if it split down, growing into a picnic & viewing chair to allow lots of adults & children to climb up & play on :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">Aw poor tree, looks like the horses have stripped & eaten some of the bark? You can see many teeth mark upon the tree. Bless.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">This looked a wonderful cluster of medusa roots & regrowth at the base of a huge trunk</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">Some panoramic trees which line one of the meadows where we sometimes walk through with our little dog.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 15px;">Naturally the whole area & skyline looks so very different once all the leaves are fully grown. I will enjoy taking photographs of each wonderful Season. </span> </div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-64952651495620339382012-02-13T00:33:00.000+00:002012-02-13T16:50:56.172+00:00Hawthorn Blossom - Herbal AllyThese were taken last year, at the moment all the branches are undressed in their Winter naked attire. Leaf buds are just beginning to appear. I think stunning flowers are from our Hawthorn bush - as opposed to next doors Hawthorn hedges - they're such beautiful blossom. Some it seems have pink tipped stamen & some brown !! Not sure if its the process of change & growth or a different kind of flowering Hawthorn.<br />
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So looking forward to Spring this year, to be able to identify our resident plants will be sooooo wonderful.</div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-31883652903508511852012-02-10T18:07:00.004+00:002012-02-10T18:29:33.011+00:00Objectives<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sure Sarah asked us somewhere to think about what we would like to achieve during the apprenticeship - our greatest hopes. Although I can't find any trace of this suggestion or question. Hmmm, so not sure now whether she did or didn't. Nevertheless I do have some objectives, as I have been thinking about what feels most important this year for me to achieve .<br />
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Firstly I would love to expand & improve my relationship with plants & trees. The heart is such a wondrous organ of perception & always the plants, flowers or trees activate the love within my heart when admiring their structure, beauty & essence. So, with this in mind - heart being the organ of perception open, unconditional love resonating - I'd like to use the essence of love/creativity as a medium for communicaton. To allow the plants to share their sacred secrets with me, to hear the whisper of their teachings & to feel their inherent intelligence.<br />
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So much knowledge can be transported during an energy exchange, so I'd like to consciously apply & create a similar channel - understanding - be open towards all the plant's teachings & all it wishes to share with me. Once I have a greater deeper understanding I would then like to embrace the energy of plants & their medicinal properties to create & use in the family home. Whether that be in salads, vegetables, tinctures etc.Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-68380541468405045752012-02-08T01:47:00.004+00:002012-02-14T20:51:06.810+00:00Tree Love Affair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Honestly, its truly a sacred love affair. Trees I think were my very first love, ever since I can remember first seeing the world I just was in awe of trees, simply adored trees. Throughout all of my youth I was either climbing them, hugging them, resting on them, planting them, watching them & inadvertently utilising their life force. Trees are as much part of my day as breathing, drinking & eating. Everyday I can easily bore anyone who will listen about how beautiful the trees look, the clouds & their multiple ever changing formations, the sky & erm ... the trees ... did I mention the trees?!! Today was no different, except today I'm going to share my love of trees & some of our garden trees with you fellow herb'bhuddies. <br />
The trees hold no descriptions as many I haven't - as yet - named nor researched but I'm sure you knowldgeable lot will know their true labels. Today though, I'd just like to share their essence - their love, their vibrating energy, their connection, place, their purpose & unified connection to our life cycles & love affairs here upon the hill. So you too can simply feel & become as one with the energy of the trees.<br />
All of these photographs were taken late this afternoon in our garden at Sun down. The dog is our family pet :) she's such a cutie - the cats are usually right next to us - chasing the dog - but today they refused to come out to play due to it being way too cold for them (even though they've got their own lovely fur coats) The woodpecker is one of our residential woodpecker family, who have been our steadfast neighbours since the day we moved in - over twenty years ago. We've never been without a woodpecker family!<br />
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Anyway, back to sensing the trees . .(you'll notice I'm very much out of my mind, detached from thoughts , expectations, labels & reasoning & very much into sensing the energy, the life force :). Hope you too will be able to feel the love, sense the power & resonate the vibration of these few remarkable trees & all their wondrous healing capacities .<br />
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This is our very own Tree of Life :) its our cyclic tree, its orbicular supportive form entwines a circle of space (energy vortex to me ) Its top greets & meets the other tree tops creating a panoply of branches - subsequently leaves - a living canopy shielding us from the glorious sunshine or nourishing raindrops.</div>
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At its large circular base it has grown into 7 trunks from which a total of 12 main branches emerge. I think its original main trunk was cut down by the previous owners. It graces the Western corner of our garden,high above the usual tree tops. It sits at both the bottom of the lawn & at the top of the garden steps which lead down into further wild scatterings of shrubs & trees. It seems to dance through each & every season. It forever shifts & transforms yet its deep roots help its core to stand firm against all prevailing winds, whilst its branches freely sway in tune with the rhythm & song of the winds.<br />
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Here's a 'magic' photograph, it really makes the dance seem more realistic :) Can you see the way they hold each other as if in rhythm & dance. :) Beautiful</div>
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Its tall & long branches reach so high & spread so wide, often sprouting even more branches which all together create an umbrella, a peaceful canopy of protection. Simultaneously bringing us a strong sense of having a birds eye perspective. It commands such great panoramic views.<br />
To stand beneath the trunks, with your back right up against one of its trunk, to lift back your head & rise your eyes to gaze up , it feels as if the tree is part of your spine - its a truly wonderful feeling. So tall yet so stabilising. A strong inner core, supporting structure, flexible - reliable & nourishing.</div>
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Next, we have a wonderful japanese looking tree, its branches bend & bow hanging down like a willow except they're rather Fern like & Pine looking!</div>
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All branches host the most beautiful clusters of minuscule seeds, which are almost camouflaged. This photograph is taken from beneath the branch. The tree to me feels so humble, it oozes respect & honour - so gracious. It seems to bow courteously at the foot of wall the other trees. Yet its modest humility isn't deserved, its a rather awesome tree. Its curvy graceful beautifully textured trunk. Its long meandering, elegantly bowing branches heavily adorned like a christmas tree with such intricate little fern like spindle leaves. Very oriental looking. It stands strong yet humble at your feet. Its feet/trunk almost look elegantly crossed as she curtsy's :)<br />
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Always ready to serve, bend & bow - always lets the wind hurtle through without ever changing its form. Stability, cleansing, purification & strength are its essential qualities. Its as true as night & day. Reliable & faithful, full of compassion & knowledge which is shares when necessary. </div>
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So many of our trees I don't know what kind they are, once these come into life & have their leaves it will be easier for identification. Meanwhile they all with such dignity pull together, adapt & survive against the adversities of our Seasonal, harsh elements. Enduring & transformational.</div>
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Many of them naked, yet never do they falter their appearance makes no difference to their internal wisdom, their inherent knowledge.. like the caterpillars infinite trust soon it will become a butterfly. Even though the winds blow across many miles, nothing in front of the trees to protect them from such winds - still they stand firm, together united loyal & true. Trusting life's process, bowing to & owning the true power of the moment, taking all they need from the ground beneath. Converting energy as & when needed. Always replenishing, basking in the warmth of the Sun as it sets. </div>
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There are only panoramic views from our garden & windows - seeing as far as 45 miles on a clear day. The sunsets therefore are wholly stunning. The colours amazing, the rays of sun drench our home & fill our world with so many different hues. Today they were soft, warming range of orange & pink. A wonderful vibration of peace, love & vitality. As the sun was setting I played with the dog, her coat looking so rich & textured, she looked so beautiful in the warm luminous glow.</div>
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It seemed even our residential woodpecker was enjoying the sundowns too as he sat quite happily. Usually they whole family are quite timid but not this time, he gave us a wonderful treat, allowing a few photographs to be taken which is quite remarkable.</div>
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Think we also had a visit by the fox, this isn't at all like our dogs paw print so I am assuming its a fox. . . unless its a neighbours dog. No matter who's print it is it looked so lovely amongst the trees.Looks rather big so maybe it is our neighbours dog, which is a lot bigger than our little one.</div>
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At the sides of our garden we have the most gorgeous Beech hedges. One of them in particular runs almost half of the length of the garden Its at least 4ft deep & 12ft tall. Its one of my favourite hedges. The colour always vibrant & energising. Rarely does it shed her coat of many colours. In the Summer its the most gorgeous lush bright light green. </div>
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Throughout the Winter its the most stunning amber rustic orange. Watching the panels of the hedge change colour as Spring arrives always inspires me every year. So durable, seems to protects us no matter what the Season is, sheltering us from openness & exposure. A natural shield against the extremes. I just love the richness of colour, the enveloping way all the small leaves weave together to make a blanket of colour.</div>
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It seems everywhere, but some of the ivy & other climbers in particular are adorning the fence & tree trunks. I think the berries, buds & pods of all are absolutely fascinating. Take a look at these gorgeous tiny little seeds/bulbs, not sure what they are but they are simply stunning, such an intricate design & so obviously purposeful. </div>
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Everything has its place & purpose in the grand scheme of things. All being part of a delicate balance to maintain.</div>
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Finally I can't end today's love affair without mentioning my old Cypress which once stood almost as if on guard at the entrance of our drive - between Hawthorn, Conifers & Hawthorn - the most magnificent specimen. So old & so sooooo tall. Almost of mystical stature & presence. Yet all which remains of her now is the cut pieces of her amazing trunk, stored & stacked to season, then next year or year after her wood will keep us warm during the long cold Winter months. Where the Cypress once stood, so proud & filling most of the width of the drive with her presence. Now there is an productive space, a wonderful emptiness allowing the energy of life to circulate & flow directly to our home. It was a terrible sad loss, its cutting down wasn't a choice but a compulsory order. As so many of the trees roots around our home were causing movement or otherwise known as subsidence. We didn't mind the movement - we love our trees - but before our buildings could be repaired & for the continuity of our home insurance a few trees by the instruction of the insurance company had to be removed. </div>
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So here, with respect & in honour to our gorgeous Cypress is the beautiful last photograph taken. Our lovely Cypress & her huge trunks, which are still protecting us but in a different way. Simultaneously ensuring & creating a new vital energy flow, linking us to new channels which were previously blocked by her huge presence. Also I'm making some outdoor furniture with pieces of her trunk, a wonderful table & little outdoor stools. </div>
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In loving memory & with warm thanks to all our trees. . . but here especially with love & thanks to our very much missed Cypress. Thank you for all amazing energy, power & vitality you shared & share in so many ways. </div>
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</div>Ms.Chief loves wigwams!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17978808571644971723noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2113564263750461083.post-64761106623023595782012-02-06T13:42:00.003+00:002012-02-11T08:54:33.227+00:00Twenty Herbs - realistic ones :)<div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-size: 15px;">It seems after such enthusiasm back in January I'm now thinking - armed with a new book to help me recognise & name all things growing around me - it makes much more sense to study twenty 'closer to home Herbs'. The previous 20 listed, I simply - really - did do the 'eeeenie meannieee mineee mo' method of choice. Although they were chosen from a local Herb nursery's website - ahem but whilst on holiday!! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-size: 15px;">(Sorry Sarah but there's always gotta be one . . . or maybe even two .. help somebody else is surely changing their mind about some things too.. lol :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-size: 15px;">So, my previous list, a wholly naive & most ambitious list :D which now seems rather unsound is going to be read, researched & where necessary changed. Out will go the tricky ones & in the more common, closer to home ones. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #4b7935; font-size: 15px;">Maybe the previous list can be attempted in Year II :D</span></div>
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Rubiaceae, Bedstraw family</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">HORSETAIL </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444004; font-family: Papyrus;">Equisetum ravens </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444004; font-family: Papyrus;">Equisitaceae Family</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">SELF HEAL </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #232323; font-family: Papyrus;">Prunella vulgaris</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">LYCIUM</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">LIME/LINDEN</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">BILBERRY</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">AGRIMONY</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">DANDELION</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">BURDOCK</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">PLANTAIN</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">VERVAIN</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">RED CLOVER</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">GUELDER ROSE</span></li>
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