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Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on July 20, 2014 at 2:04am

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on July 20, 2014 at 1:59am

Another really magical plant from Africa. There are many Aloe species and each has a different application. Aloe juice applied to burns, sunburn, scrapes, and even skin affected by radioactive exposure and chemicals is highly effective in treatment. Almost all of the Aloes are very hardy to drought and enjoy full sun. Unfortunately they cannot handle severe frost and are happiest in climates where the temperature doesn't often fall below zero.

Of course Aloe Vera is a happy alternative if grown in a pot. Actually container gardening with Aloes is a good way to facilitate moving them indoors in a high light situation until the bad weather passes.(just a thought). Most Aloes are winter and spring flowering.

Blessed Be

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on July 20, 2014 at 1:46am

Well I just searched it up as Dandelions are one of the magickal herbs which seem to be found everywhere!

Tami, you actually inspired me to post the dandelions in the fist place:) Weeds are really just wild herbs which grow where some people don't want them to.

The exceptions always are exotic invader species which should always be removed before they seed, you know what they say- one years weeding is worth ten year's seeding lol

The indigenous 'weeds' which I cultivate are very interesting- there are perennials, shrubs and groundcovers which are fascinating in their fowers and seeding. So it pays to know which are 'bad weeds' and don't belong because they are exotics which take over indigenous habitat and the herbs which just want to be wild and grow where they always used to, again :)

Otherwise you'll never get to wear that dandelion dress, Linda hahah

Blessed Be, Linda and Tami, and every green fingered friend here! 

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on July 18, 2014 at 6:26am

Dandelion syrup

Dandelion dress

Dandelion healing powers

Dandelion wish magick!

Blessed Be

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on August 11, 2013 at 1:01am

Hello, Gypsy Genie :)

Just make sure you've got newspaper handy when you do, Linda :)

Here are some of my favourite Epiphyllum varieties. I managed to get hold of a leaf offset form an Epiphyllum which i haven't yet seen flowering and stuck it in a pot . Now, three months later, it has three leaves already. When it blooms, I'll post a pic here.

The Epiphyllums are ideal for hanging baskets where they receive good indirect/dappled light and more frequent watering than the cactii in the ground.

I have never seen such a really unremarkable plant produce such amazing blooms. Once I caught myself being fascinated by a flower which appeared out of no-where and had me just sitting there mindlessly staring at it for around half an hour.

Here's another one, this time from my own garden ~

Great Gardening everyone.

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on August 10, 2013 at 5:11am

Still no hugs?(Why cant I also get some :(()

Still nothing? Ok fine, I'll try again and again, until someone does give me a hug!

Team effort...

Ok the last try for today.Oh by the way, we like a little natural bonemeal in the soil and a liquid manure in growing season to make us bloom at our best. 

Tip - to handle, plant or even hug a ferocactus, even a large one, use a few layers of newspaper and wear gloves.

Last try, then` HUG ME, SOMEBODY!

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on August 10, 2013 at 4:53am

Lol! Actually, Cactii are some of my favourite ornamental plants. They are extremely drought-hardy, prefer sandy well drained soil and little attention aside from a watering if it really gets dry-especially if they are in a pot or container.

Like any other plants they will enjoy being set off in the garden by a carpeting of multicoloured pebbles and placed with compatible species. Only dry plants and water loving plants in their respective places, was what my Grandmother told me.

The blooms of the Cactii are amongst the most stunning in the Plant Kingdom.

From the night-blooming Cereus to the Ferocactus ( who still wants a hug, but for some reason or other can't get one); the humble and spiky cactus has much to offer to the discerning gardener in terms of form and appeal.

Companion plants for all types of cactii, save for the Epiphyllums, some of  which prefer semi-shade and regular misting with water, are Yuccas, succulent groundcovers, Aloes and Agaves. Depending on the area, various flowering shrubs and groundcovers can be used to accentuate and highlight key feature areas within the overall design.

Rocks, boulders and driftwood are also ideal to use in structuring the garden and for leading the eye to a feature point such as a golden globe cactus or a painted pot with an Agave filifera planted in it.. It's actually amazing how a barren, empty landscape or neglected, sunny corner of the yard can be transformed as if by magick, into a fascinating cactus garden.

Depending on your Growing Zone it may be better to use pots which can be shifted into a sheltered spot when necessary. Container gardening is made for cactii, as long as they get enough sunlight. Ideally, a large yet shallowish container should be used in a position where direct sunlight and good indirect light is the norm. Overwatering and old age are the only reasons cactii may die young!

Here is what I meant about cactii being so useful , beautiful, having form and all ~

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on August 7, 2013 at 9:42am

Big (((Huggggs!)))

Comment by clatriceallen on June 18, 2013 at 8:02pm

Thanks I feel better jest being in here I love a nice quite place

Comment by Zephonith Serpent Woman on June 1, 2013 at 6:57am

Bay Laurel is one of the easiest and most rewarding plants to shape and trim. I'll bet that many a labyrinth has been planted out using them in this way. They don't mind, so long as one is careful and approaches the task in the correct way. For example, one wouldn't trim more than a quarter or at most a third of the bush just before a severe cold front.

In the Northern hemisphere it's best to plant them out in an extra large potted container with the right soil mix and good drainage. They can survive indoors oras long as they have good ventilation and enough light for a while. Or plant them in a full sun sheltered position outdoors where they wont get frosted. 

Happy gardening! I'm waiting for some better weather before I venture out again except for some routine maintenance which, for some reason I haven't had time for lately :))

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