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October rolls in here in the north east of England with crisp morning air, papery leaves finally falling from the trees, and the very scent of autumn.
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Where summer sometimes lingers in September, offering the occasional warm day and fine weather, October rolls in here in the north east of England with crisp morning air, papery leaves finally falling from the trees, and the very scent of autumn.
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Thunder and lightning offer one of nature’s more cinematic spectacles, so it’s unsurprising they would accrue a degree of folklore.
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The autumn equinox falls on 23 September in the UK in 2026.
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Despite being a satellite and not a planet, the Moon was one of the seven classical planets.
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As we’re focusing on the Folklore of the Skies this month, it seemed only right to start with a celestial phenomenon that becomes a lot easier to see as the nights draw in.
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Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a member of the Apiaceae family—otherwise known as the Carrot family.
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Deadly Nightshade (Atropa Belladonna) is part of the Solanaceae family, which also contains peppers, aubergines, tomatoes and potatoes!
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Aconitum, referred to as ‘aconite’, is part of the Ranunculaceae family, or the buttercup family.The Aconitum genus contains around 100 species, each of which is poisonous.
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Foxgloves are one of the most enchanting wildflowers you might encounter in a shady woodland.
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When we talk about poisonous plants, your mind might leap to the celebrities, like foxglove, aconite, or belladonna.
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I’ve covered three British herbalists so far on this blog, and each has made a notable contribution to the development of botany and apothecary practice in Britain.
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Last week, we met William Turner, who revolutionised English herbals in the 16th century by publishing the first one in English.
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Herbalism has seen a boom in interest in recent years as people seek to find closer relationships with nature and create ways to supplement their wellbeing.
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If you’re interested in herbalism or plant lore, chances are that you’ve perused a herbal or two in your time.