Seasonal Celebration Archives - One Willow Apothecaries

When I was a kid, every year my family and I would go to a local farm to cut down our Christmas tree. It was always one of the most

The bright copper of October has finally faded into the brown of November. There are more leaves on the ground then the trees now. When I

Samhain (pronounced sow-en) is the traditional Celtic holiday of death, endings, beginnings and visionary magic. Straddling the transition from

Growing up, I always felt the power of fall. I loved Halloween and its lantern-lit festivities, the amber hue of the canopy and gold

I love gardening, but that doesn’t mean it’s always been easy for me. Historically, I’ve been ever-so-enthusiastic about

Normally, summertime in the mountains is marked by generous rainfall. With so much greenery, the earth here grows used to the daily drinks

A few weeks ago, we had a lightning storm here in the mountains. It was still February, but an eerie warm front had swept through, melting

I’ve often found that magic and sensitivity go hand-in-hand. Some of the most magical people I know, are also the most sensitive. Through the

In autumn, we embrace the dying. As the leaves grow spotted, then yellow and aflame, we watch the world around us begin to wane. We’ve