Green witch garden memento

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Here’s a simple and beautiful example of hearthcraft you can use to capture a moment in time or commemorate a garden.🌿

One of my favorite (and most tangible) folk practices involves using knot magic to create a time net that I can revisit later. This involves a deep focus on the current moment (including feelings, sounds, smells, etc.).

I used a similar method to create a small, organic memento of this year’s Mary garden. I’ve been obsessed with my columbine, so to start, I snipped a couple of flowers just before they started to wilt. I also added a sprig of lavender and a bit of silver dust.

Then I dried the plants (using a microwave press) and arranged them in a glass frame. I discovered these frames a few years ago when I was looking for a solution to preserve some of my wedding flowers. They’re fairly easy to find online but you can find the exact tools I used in my storefront.

My frame came with a couple of sticky dots you can use to hold the plants in place but it also closes tightly enough to hold the floating flowers.

I also really love this idea for saving (and continuing to benefit from) the herbs, flowers, and trees employed during a ritual or spell (or occasion!).

I hope you enjoy a beautiful start to June! I’m really looking to midsummer this year.🌞

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