It’s been exactly a year since I started writing this blog, a year in which I’ve learnt lots and made some lovely blogging friends, at home and abroad. I thought I’d mark the occasion with a small giveaway and a little retrospective of some of my herbal highlights from the year past.
I mentioned in our last blog party how I like to make up blends of oils in little rollette bottles that can be easily carried around and applied in a moment of need. This month I’ll be giving away one of my favourites, a blend of rose petal and tilia infused oils with 5% organic essential oils of rose otto, geranium and tangerine. You can apply it to your pulse point or rub a little under your collarbone to experience the heart opening and uplifting effects. As it’s a strong blend of essential oils you wouldn’t use it on your face but more as a natural perfume and instant aromatherapy. Also, the rose petals are infused in sweet almond oil so best to avoid this if you’re allergic to nuts.
I wanted to make something small enough to send easily so this is open to everyone, wherever in the world they live. To enter the giveaway just leave a note in the comments with your name. I’ll pull the names out of a hat in 10 days time, that’s Wednesday the 23rd.
Now I shall cast my eye back over the last year of nature gazing and medicine making, just click on the links to read any of the posts that interest you.
Last February I enjoyed getting to know the Yews in our local area.
In March I was picking cleavers and having fun in the kitchen with oranges.
By April my garden was waking and there was an abundance of Ramsons in the woods.
In May I had fun musing on Comfrey, getting to know Speedwell and delighting in Hawthorn.
June rolled around and I was to be found in the company of Horsetail and Linden.
July had me blissed out in fields of Chamomile and discovering Wild Marjoram.
Then in August we finally moved out to the countryside and I had fun harvesting nettle seeds along the track leading to our house.
In September I got carried away writing posts on Elder
Whilst in October I was back spending time with the Hawthorns and warming up with Cardamom.
November brought the first frost and with it the sweeter rose hips and sloes. It also saw me digging Nettle roots and enjoying Rosemary medicine.
The year ended with a thick fall of snow and I stayed warm with Ginger and calm with inspiration from our ‘no time for stress‘ blog party.
Then in January I mused on detox, enjoyed back pepper and listed some of my favourite herbal hugs.
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this blog and continue to do so as we see what 2011 will bring.
Hi Lucinda
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since you and Zen Kitty started brightening my days with your wonderful and inspiring blog. It’s always so interesting and full of beautiful photos, i look forward to many more, with love, Rxx
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Hey lovley, wow what a year its been! im so grateful you’ve written this blog and that we got to meet in person!!! ive learnt so many things about herbs due to you, so thankyou so much, you are the sweetest soul! looking forward to many more blog posts from you……see u soon!* xxx holly
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What a lovely post!
Your idea of looking back and combining the learning and fun of a years travel in a post is just marvelous.
I haven’t known you are such a young blogger *g
The many information and pictures I remember from ‘Whispering Earth’ feels like you have written for ages and not just a year…
Thanks a lot for all your sharing, inspiration, lovely drawings and pictures.
Your idea of reaching out with a giveaway tells what a kind person you are, but pampering us with your luxurious recipes is already a wonderful giveaway!
Herbal hugs and Happy Valentine!
Brigitte
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You are a lady after my own heart. We follow the same path.
A lovely post……a herbal and wildflower year, full of interest.
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Congratulations on a lovely year blogging:) Each day since you posted this, I have just had a bit of time for internet, and have been visiting your posts throughout the year. Lovely! But, I forgot to leave a comment here! lol The roll on oil is a wonderful idea, and your recipe sounds absolutely enchanting! Mmmmm I can just smell it! xx
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Dear Lucinda,
My, time flies! I remember falling in love with your blog when it first started. You have been blessed with a wonderful year, and I am so happy for you that you are in the country now with lots of wild plants to befriend!
The oils look absolutely divine.
Love,
Marqueta
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Hey Lucinda,
I love your blogs – always inspiring, beautiful and gentle.
I am still drinking your lemon, ginger and garlic juice everyday – I LOVE IT (even though I still don’t have a cold) and I add corriander, spinach or other greens to it. Always think of you when I drink it.
Thank you for your note saying that you like my drums. I have started to blog on my site now but wander who would EVER read it. Clever you for going for a whole year, but your blogs are so informative and delightful – it’s no surprise really.
Wishing you all lots of love and happiness. Would be great to share some orange peel and rose tea with you again one day – something else that has stayed with me since meeting you (I want to go all American now and say “that tea ROCKS)!!
Lots of love
Jodi xxx
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Congratulations Lucinda! It is all of us who are truly blessed by your decision to write this blog 🙂 Just imagine how many people you have inspired this past year… Not to mention how much fun you’ve had I’m sure 🙂
I agree with Brigitte that you hardly need give any thing away, as you have already blessed us all so much with your bountiful wisdom, recipes, beautiful pictures and words. What a truly beautiful and amazing soul you are! It is evident in every word you write.
I look forward to another lovely year of Whispering Earth, and how much fun to look back too and see some posts that I had missed!
XOXO
Danielle
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Thank you so much for your lovely comments. They really make my heart sing.
I’m sure every blogger has moments when they think, ‘does anyone really read this stuff?’ but comments like these make writing feel truly rewarding.
I’ll pull the name from the hat on Wednesday. I wish I could send you all an oil blend but, alas, with the extortionate price of organic rose otto I would have to go without supper for a week. 🙂
Big herbal hugs and love to you all,
xxx
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I just stumbled on this blog. Lovely! Thank you for all you share with fellow herbalists. I’m lookin forward to future postings.
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