Sunlight and Sage: Welcoming the Summer SolsticeJune 16, 2025 | By Beth Schreibman GehringLong before calendars and clocks, before schedules and spreadsheets, there were the sun and the stars and those of us who watched them …Other Research & Education, Seasonal Gardening
St. John’s Wort and Midsummer CelebrationsJune 24, 2019 | By Maryann ReadalMany years ago farmers called June 24th “Midsummer Day,” as it marked the halfway point between planting and harvesting. As such, it was a time …Other Culinary
Mistletoe Magic and MysteryDecember 26, 2018 | By Kathleen M HaleI have nothing against the Druids. But it must be said that (apart from the practice knocking on wood for good luck) they have contributed …Other Culinary
Magic Mushrooms May Power Santa ClausDecember 18, 2017 | By Mary Nell JacksonWhen I was researching Winter Solstice I learned that Amanita muscaria mushrooms play a meaningful role in today’s Christmas tales. In fact, …Other Culinary