Hans Christian Andersen gives us this story of “The Little Elder Mother”. Elderberry is not the herb most closely associated with remembrance, but I like this tale of our Noble Interest as a kindly Bringer of warmth, Teller of tales, and Healer of discomforts, all achieved with a cup of tea. I find the theme of the eternal cycle of life… Continue Reading…
The tale most associated with the stinging nettle plant is the Brothers Grimm’s fairy tale The Six Swans. It’s a well-known tale of magic and love that has inspired countless re-tellings. I particularly enjoyed Juliet Marillier’s adaptation “Daughter of the Forest”. Add to your library
The obvious choice for this week’s tale is Rapunzel.I will point out that there is controversy here, though. If you do a search for “fairy tale” and “radish” you will get a bajillion sites about Rapunzel. The common wisdom is that Rapunzel’s mother craved radishes. Add to your library
