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13 Herbs for a Witches Garden by Sophia Anila
drive him away.
Aconitum (Monkshood, Wolfsbane) - Beautiful summer- and fall-
flowering perennials, which contain some of the most powerful poisons
in existence.
Artemisia (Mugwort and Wormwood) - Witches used the former to raise
spirits from the dead; Mugwort was also used medicinally (to treat
epilepsy) and magically (to protect from evil).
Atropa (Belladonna, Deadly Nightshade) - Not a beautiful garden
subject and very poisonous but perhaps the plant most associated with
witchcraft. Named for Atropos, the Fate who severs the thread of
life, Belladonna is also called Devil's Cherries because of the good
tasting but potentially fatal shiny black berries it produces.
Campanula Rapunculus (Rampion) - Supposedly grown as a salad plant by
the witch in the fairy tale "Rapunzel."
Digitalis (Foxglove) - Other names include Witches' Gloves and Dead
Men's Bells.
Sambucus (European Elder) - A magic bush, powerful for or against
evil depending upon how it was invoked.
Sempervivum (Houseleek) - Also called Devil's Beard, this plant was
believed to protect homes from lightning.
Taxus (Yew) - A symbol of sorrow, Yew could be an ingredient of
witch's brew, as Shakespeare' s witch in Macbeth reveals when she
throws in the cauldron "slips of yew / Sliver'd in the moon's
eclipse."
Valeriana (Valerian, Garden Heliotrope) - A witch's aphrodisiac.
Verbascum (Mullein) - Important medicinal planted by monks to ward
off evil though some said witches used the dried stalks, dipped in
tallow, to light their infamous "Sabbaths."
Verbena (Vervain) - A Druid's plant and used by witches, Vervain is
also called Herb of Grace and was believed to guard against snakes
and bring good luck.
Vinca (Periwinkle, Myrtle) - Another old medicinal that also deters
evil though it was used in magic, hence another of its common
names, "Sorcerer's Violet."
Taken from the book "The Gardener's Companion: A Book of Lists and
Lore"
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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