When I was younger, if someone cursed or swore in conversation in a pub, the landlord would call out “Language please!” prompting the person to be circumspect in what they were saying. Actually, anyone who was offended might say the same thing. I have always enjoyed language. I have been reading since I was four …. Read More
Author: Terri Conroy
My 5 Favourite Herbal Remedies
Whenever I use a medicinal plant, it becomes my favourite…until I use another medicinal plant. Plants are like that – they really make friends with you and when you imbibe them in whatever form, they become your favourite. I recently posted a film to YouTube about Lemon Balm because I had just had my first …. Read More
Sacred Water, Sacred Wells
I recently visited a local Sacred Well. Unlike other Holy Wells in Connemara, this one is no longer visited for a ‘pattern’ or for a saint’s day. It is largely forgotten and ignored and as far as I know, I am the only person who visits it. I go to it for a number of …. Read More
Keeping The Light Shining
The Winter Solstice was one of my highlights of last year, 2020. After a year of gloom, doom, despair and darkness for many, the Solstice was an opportunity to really celebrate the Light. Candle light and lamp light brightened the house during the holiday season and it is always lovely to have …. Read More
Medicinal Spices of Christmas
I know, I know, I know and I am sorry. It is far too early in the year to be mentioning the C word. It is the right time however, to be making “The Cake” – which I did last month. Making the cake and enjoying the most gorgeous of seasonal aromas, …. Read More
Samhain Celebrations – Feasting and Communing with the Ancestors
I’ve been busy this last week updating and sending off the Samhain module which is part of the Wise Woman Training Course. danusirishherbgarden.com/wise-woman-training/ I am delighted that so many are engaging with this course which goes around the Wheel of the Year. I have always enjoyed Samhain. As a child the possibility of magic and …. Read More
An Ode to Autumn
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom friend of the maturing sun, I can still remember John Keat’s poem To Autumn even though I was in school when I last read it. It stayed with me, I think, because Autumn has always been one of my favourite seasons. I was born on …. Read More
Magical Mugwort – Artemesia!
Tonight there will be a Full Moon and I was thinking of the plants in my garden that are ruled by the moon or associated with the moon. Cucumber is one such plant as are Californian Poppy and Poppy; Chamomile, Willow, Chickweed, Cuckoo Flower, White Rose and Mugwort. These plants are cooling and moisturising, sedating …. Read More
Growth – It’s a Funny Word, that!
Isn’t it wonderful in springtime, when we observe the growth in the hedgerows and fields and in the parks and in our gardens. We feel a deep down, almost primeval feeling of relief, that life is continuing, that plants are growing again after winter. I think that sense of relief is carried in our genetic …. Read More
Focusing Intention and Attention
We are living in strange times at the moment and many people have found that with the extra time on their hands they have been able to reflect on their lives. Some have taken up yoga and meditation or are watching movies and soaps. Me? I have never been busier! This lock-down has compelled …. Read More