Of the Forest
Usena / Old Man’s Beard
Usnea longissima is a genus of lichens that grows on deadwood in the family Parmeliaceae. It grows all over the world wherever the air is clean. Although it is now considered rare in the United State. It’s decline is air pollution and loss of habitat. Here in the Redwood Coastal Forest, it is still abundant. After a big wind, I only have to go outside… Read More »Usena / Old Man’s Beard
Black Magic Drawing Balm recipe
This traditional and very old drawing balm is all-natural and very effective on stings, bug bites, splinters, ingrown hairs, and boils. Basically, anything you want to pull out of the skin. It will not stain the skin and even has anti-biotic properties. This means that it will draw out what ails you and then protect against infection. Be forewarned, it will stain fabric! Place on… Read More »Black Magic Drawing Balm recipe
Change, change, change
Watch Monarch Caterpillars spin their pupae to begin the metamorphosis in time-lapse! Come join our fun community!
Monarchs
These Butterflies are very special to me. I was born in Pacific Grove on Monterey Bay here in California. Literally, right behind our house were the eculyptus trees that were home to the magnificent creatures. As a small child I can remember thinking that I was magic beacuse they flew all around us kids. They were everywhere. Little did I know how very special that… Read More »Monarchs
Redwood Fairy Circles
Are one of the most magical places in the forest. They are created by Redwood trees that have grown together for thousands of years. A single Redwood tree will have many sprouts at the bottom of the trunk. Over time, the original Grandmother tree will fall or in many instances be cut and the remaining trees grow in almost a perfect circle around her as… Read More »Redwood Fairy Circles
Hag Stones
Hag Stones are are stones that have a naturally occuring hole in them. They have been found by archaelolgists all over the world. And are believed to be a highly sacred magical stone. The Celtic belief is that if you look thru a Hag Stone that you can see into the Fae or Fairy World. They would tie them around their neck when traveling through… Read More »Hag Stones