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I thought this would be a good time to share my Starter Packs again. This is a nice, friendly group of Canadian Witches, and you don’t have to be a Canadian to follow them!

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In the middle of some dead leaves some red buds appear from out of the ground.

The rhubarb has started to make an appearance. It’s the first fruit of Spring and always gladly met.

thank you!! so exciting :D

It's snowing so hard today! I love winter so I'm sad it's coming to the end, but at the same time I'm getting antsy for my little porch garden and my little woods waking up from their long sleep.

thank you so much!

Found Fukt Magazine 22 (the nature issue) at Unitom book store, Manchester. It has an article on queer ecology featuring my illustrations for my project on #QueerBotany.

thank you!!

A quote graphic featuring the words: “The plants have enough spirit to transform our limited vision.” – Rosemary Gladstar. The text is in white serif font against a blurred green background. In the foreground, vibrant orange flowers with hints of purple buds and green leaves are in focus, adding a natural, serene feel to the image. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom.

A quote graphic featuring the words: “Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead. The text is in white serif font against a softly blurred background of green and purple hues. In the foreground, delicate white yarrow flowers with tiny clustered blooms stand out, creating a natural and peaceful atmosphere. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom.

A quote graphic featuring the words: “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” – Arundhati Roy. The text is in white serif font against a softly blurred green background. In the foreground, a striking deep magenta bee balm flower with spiky petals and textured leaves stands tall, adding a sense of wild beauty and resilience. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom.

A quote graphic featuring the words: “May we be instruments of peace. Where there is hatred, may we sow love. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light.” – adapted from the Prayer of St. Francis. The text is in white serif font with italicized emphasis on key words. The background features a softly blurred green setting, with a vibrant purple coneflower (Echinacea) in the foreground. Its delicate petals droop gracefully around a dark orange-brown central cone, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural harmony. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom.

Now, more than ever, we need to lean in toward the light.

Look to the plants…build community, walk with compassion and love, stand strong like an Oak.

ANYWAY, did you know there's an extension you can put on Chrome that will connect with your local library system and when you go look at a book, say on AMZ, it will tell you if that book exists in the library system and if it's available?

It's literally called Library Extension.

thank you! definitely looking forward to a nice dinner :D

After hours and hours of studying, today I passed the first of my Materia Medica courses! I'm so happy, it actually went really well and now I can breathe again haha. #queerherbalist #herbsky

A down-canyon view of Zion Canyon in winter from Angel's Landing, through a large, gnarled, downward-bent branch. The sky is mostly cloudy, with a hint of blue at the horizon where the most distant peaks fade to a deeper blue. The sun's light is diffused through the clouds, except just at the point where it rests on the branch (top right), glimmering pale gold.

America's public lands have given me so much.

I'm going to start posting my photos from a different federally managed location each day, to spread the joy, the awe, the wonder and perspective.

🏞🧵 #NPS #NationalParks #ForestryService

Nazis Burned Trans Books To Usher In Fascism: Now Trump Does The Same Transgender people have often been a canary in the coalmines of Democracy.

1. Nearly a century ago, Nazis burned trans books to usher in fascism.

Now, Trump is doing the same, digitally burning all records of transgender people and striking the community from records.

This must be seen for what it is: a move towards atrocity.

Subscribe to support my journalism.

An orange stereum mushroom that has been curled up more or less into the shape of an ice cream cone, except the front is still a bit open. Through that front, a tuft of moss has grown into the mushroom, and it looks like the moss is embraced by it.

Stereum mushroom sharing a dance with its hair moss friend.
#fungifriends #iseemoss

I NEED THIS AS A KILT AND SASH!!!!!

A photograph of a blackwork embroidery sampler on white cloth. The sampler is square and consists of a single square. In each row, the same motif is repeated horizontally, while the motifs slowly shift as they move down each column. Thread colours overlap to create a diagonal gradient from purple to blue to seafoam green. The square is outlined in dark blue thread.

A close-up photograph of a blackwork embroidery sampler on white cloth. The sampler is square and consists of a single square. In each row, the same motif is repeated horizontally, while the motifs slowly shift as they move down each column. Thread colours overlap to create a diagonal gradient from purple to blue to seafoam green. The square is outlined in dark blue thread. The photo has been taken with the camera held near the purple corner.

#tbt to this test piece from 2023. I wanted to experiment with stitching a #blackwork #embroidery gradient, which has since become one of my favourite tricks. Free pattern is here for anyone who'd like to try their own: www.loosethreadstitchery.com/s/Transition...

#artsky #craftsky #stitchsky

'Become ungovernable' Vespid wasp colorful vintage style propaganda poster.

✨New Waspaganda✨

Despite their demonization, Vespid wasps are hardworking ladies who work together to get it done & fulfill their niche (pollinating, hunting, defending). I believe they are powerful symbols for worker resistance & deserve more respect.

Get it: Lindzeamays.com/printshop

🐡🕷️🐝🌱

I feel nothing / The ice has more warmth than my depressive blue heart.

#queerart #gayart #grief #mentalhealth #acrylicpainting #wood

Februllage challenge
Feb. 21th
Old
Or: soon in this theatre

#collage #queerart #artchallenge #februllage

I love Obsidian! I use it to organise my Materia Medica and it has been crucial to keeping my notes organised in a way that works with my brain.

I mean this. When Shillace’s book comes available, everyone should read it. One of the most incredible histories of the rise of fascism in Germany and the trans people who lived there.

The stories are incredible and the things she uncovered are indispensable.

A bowl of soup with lentils, carrots, tomatoes, and chopped spinach

My only New Year's resolution for 2025 was to try 25 new soups. This is #5, French Lentil Soup! It was so, so good, I wish I had made 2 batches. #whatscooking #foodsky

🗣️ @aoc.bsky.social out fighting for the people & federal workers: “Every day our job is to wake up and say ‘what can I do today?’ — There is no act too small. Every action matters.” 🇺🇸

I love how my mentor talks about plants. She is in love with every plant, she values them and their stories. Every plant she talks about, her face lights up and she says "I love working with this plant!" #herbalism #queerherbalist

The SPEAKING PARROTS Coloured Plates Cream cover decorated with blue parrot.

Book Cover of the Day:

Just a reminder that we have a nice group of Canadian witches up here in the big blue sky. Check them out and say hello!

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ink drawing in a sketchbook of a plant with flowers budding on it. i used micron pens to hatch and shade the drawing. the stems branch off from each other creating an intricate weaving of branches. a rough, blunt, spike-like extrusion litters the branching parts up until the flower buds.

i keep forgetting to post so have this ink drawing of a plant at the lake near my house

#ink #illustration #micronart #inkart #b&wart