Blog by The Gathering Fields
2nd of December, 2020
Sue Goodwin, a plant spirit medicine teacher spent the weekend at the farm, working with magical mugwort.
We journeyed and drank together this wonderful dreamlike herb. Used as a visionary plant and often used to enhance intuition by med...
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2nd of December, 2020
This week has been a real turning point in animal communication and flower essences.
I have been starting off a young sheep dog for a friend and he is called Nip. Well, Nip has been taking flower essences as he was very anxious and nervo...
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2nd of December, 2020
Today I have been finding joy and knowledge in the land.
Today is a fruit day in the biodynamic calendar, this is the planet Leo on this day so lots of warmth and heat. I have not got fruit to put in as most is growing in the greenhouse ...
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2nd of December, 2020
Winter in Ayurveda, a season to retreat and like plants, to withdraw your energy into the deepest depths of your soul. A time to reflect and gather yourself together, ready to bring forth new ideas and seeds to sow for the new year. It is in Winte...
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2nd of December, 2020
This week I made this Thai-inspired sweet potato and cauliflower soup with lime and coriander. Not exactly the most summery of soups but I do so love sweet potato!
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2nd of December, 2020
Well, we have had a lovely couple of days, weather-wise - the sun has shone, and the birds have sung - so what better way to celebrate the summer than chilled pea and lettuce soup?
I love soups at all times of the year, and this is one o...
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2nd of December, 2020
Meadowsweet with its fluffy white flowers and long stems is standing tall and pretty at this time of year. In Ayurveda meadowsweet is used to reduce Pitta (Fire) in the body. With its light dry qualities, it soothes anxious tense headaches and hot...
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30th of November, 2020
I had the pleasure of finding this Cramp bark While out on a foragers walk.
And Comfrey is starting to grow slowley in the hedgerows now. This exciting little plant has many useful properties. It loves damp enviroments and has much to of...
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