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In little kitchens all over the world since time immemorial, there’s dinners cooking, tea on the stove, babies on swaying hips, songs in the fragrant air, women becoming mothers. Even way out in the quiet woods, we are not alone. . . “The emotional labor pains of becoming a mother are far greater than the physical pangs of birth; these are the growing surges of your heart as it pushes out selfishness and fear and makes room for sacrifice and love. It is a private and silent birth of the soul, but it is no less holy than the event of childbirth—perhaps even more sacred.” —Joy Kusek . . . . #fourthtrimester #homestead #livinginthewoods #hedgewitch #cabinlife #wildernesslifestyle #liveauthentic #theadventuresofarrowynn #rightsofpassage #robinwood #offthegrid #robinwoodfarm #motherhood #4thtrimester

Yesterday was a lovely day with my sister witch, Daisey. We pulled all my herbs together to sort and catalogue into an impressive apothecary of over 40 different medicinal herbs and mushrooms, all but a few harvested from my garden and the wild woods here at Robinwood. Baby Arrowynn surrounded by the wonder and magic of plants and two happy witches at work… . . . . #robinwood #witchlife #cabinlifestyle #offthegrid #homeapothecary #robinwoodfarm #homestead #livinginthewoods #plantmedicine #hedgewitch #cabinlife #wildernesslifestyle #liveauthentic #foragethewoods #wildfoodlove #herbalmedicine #ChestnutHerbalImmersion #folkherbalism #wildmedicine #wildcraft #landbasedhealing #theadventuresofarrowynn #sonofawitch #medicinewoman

2 jars of Japanese pickled burdock, an all-day affair! Yesterday, after Byron had gone into the woods and dug up the roots, I slowly prepared these delicious preserves. The process, although for me, interrupted by tending to Arrowynn, was simple; wash, peel, slice up the roots. Boil them for a short time. Thinly slice some garlic and ginger to add to the drained burdock, mix in with a couple tsp of chilli flakes. But save the water you boiled the burdock in! Fill jars 2/3 full of the burdock, then fill to the top with 1/4 Sake, 1/4 Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 Tamari, and 1/4 burdock water. Refrigerate and enjoy as a condiment, or tasty little snack. Burdock is also know for it’s medicinal value; a great detoxifier for the blood, liver, kidneys, and skin. It is high in iron and antioxidants. It grows like crazy out here in our woods, and is unmistakable with it’s huge basal leaves, and in it’s second year of growth, those pesky giant burrs. (Side note; If Duggy gets them caught in his fur, which often happens, there’s nothing better than a standard kitchen fork to pull them out.) I also chop the root and dry it to have on hand for decoctions. But pickling it like this is by far our favourite! . . . . . #robinwood #witchlife #cabinlifestyle #offthegrid #burdock #arctiumlappa #vancouverislandbc #robinwoodfarm #sayward #homestead #livinginthewoods #plantmedicine #hedgewitch #cabinlife #wildernesslifestyle #liveauthentic #foragethewoods #wildfoodlove #herbalmedicine #ChestnutHerbalImmersion #folkherbalism #wildmedicine #wildcraft #landbasedhealing

Tomorrow marks the 39th time I’ve been around the sun. I’ve hitched a wild ride in this life on this Earth and I plan to celebrate with the simplest of pleasures… Every candle wish is right here in my arms. . . . . #robinwood #theadventuresofarrowynn #offthegrid #robinwoodfarm #sayward #homestead #livinginthewoods #cabinlife #motherhood #birthdaywishcometrue #happybirthdaytome

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