I've used rose and hawthorne for extensive period of grief I experienced recently. It has definitely helped. Rose has always been an ‘friend’ of
mine.
You didn't mention nasturtium. But, I suppose they're not Northern flowers. I'm growing some with peas. Looks like the peas are winning the contest for space in the trellis. Do nasturtium have any use in symbolic ritual? I also had some ‘forget me nots’ that I loved looking at from my window. As the flowers were spent, I planted them in the ground. But, then I found out that they are invasive. As I live near woods, I have to be careful what I grow. I also learned that you can make cord out of dandelion as well as dafodills to make baskets. I never realized that there were so many uses for flowers. They're not just ‘pretty things’ to look at. Lol.
That’s beautifully said, rose as a friend is exactly right. She’s one of the few blooms that can hold both grief and beauty at once. I’m so glad she was with you through that time, and hawthorn too. Such a heart-mender, especially when sorrow runs deep.
You’re right about nasturtium. Not often included in Northern flower lists, but such a lively, spicy little ally. In symbolic ritual, they’re often linked to protection, resilience, and quiet defiance—bold color, edible leaves, and a tenacious climbing nature. They’re good companions for spells of courage or boundary setting, especially in tangled situations (like that trellis war with the peas!).
Forget-me-nots are tricky, aren’t they? So full of meaning and yet so persistent. I love that you planted them, even knowing their invasive spirit. It feels fitting somehow. A flower that refuses to be forgotten.
And yes, so many plants have hidden gifts! I love that you mentioned dandelion and daffodil cordage. There’s a quiet sort of magic in weaving with what others overlook. Flowers aren’t just decoration—they’re storytellers, protectors, and tools, if we only remember how to listen.
Thank you for sharing this. It made my tea taste sweeter.
I've used rose and hawthorne for extensive period of grief I experienced recently. It has definitely helped. Rose has always been an ‘friend’ of
mine.
You didn't mention nasturtium. But, I suppose they're not Northern flowers. I'm growing some with peas. Looks like the peas are winning the contest for space in the trellis. Do nasturtium have any use in symbolic ritual? I also had some ‘forget me nots’ that I loved looking at from my window. As the flowers were spent, I planted them in the ground. But, then I found out that they are invasive. As I live near woods, I have to be careful what I grow. I also learned that you can make cord out of dandelion as well as dafodills to make baskets. I never realized that there were so many uses for flowers. They're not just ‘pretty things’ to look at. Lol.
That’s beautifully said, rose as a friend is exactly right. She’s one of the few blooms that can hold both grief and beauty at once. I’m so glad she was with you through that time, and hawthorn too. Such a heart-mender, especially when sorrow runs deep.
You’re right about nasturtium. Not often included in Northern flower lists, but such a lively, spicy little ally. In symbolic ritual, they’re often linked to protection, resilience, and quiet defiance—bold color, edible leaves, and a tenacious climbing nature. They’re good companions for spells of courage or boundary setting, especially in tangled situations (like that trellis war with the peas!).
Forget-me-nots are tricky, aren’t they? So full of meaning and yet so persistent. I love that you planted them, even knowing their invasive spirit. It feels fitting somehow. A flower that refuses to be forgotten.
And yes, so many plants have hidden gifts! I love that you mentioned dandelion and daffodil cordage. There’s a quiet sort of magic in weaving with what others overlook. Flowers aren’t just decoration—they’re storytellers, protectors, and tools, if we only remember how to listen.
Thank you for sharing this. It made my tea taste sweeter.
I love the way you expressed that — Flowers aren’t just decoration—they’re storytellers, protectors, and tools, if we only remember how to listen.