Research Paper On Green Witchcraft

Intro
So basically, Green Witchcraft (what I practice) is the practice of nature based and earth oriented witchcraft, centering around the magickal properties of trees, herbs, plants, and flowers. The spirits of nature and the Fey have a large part in Green Witchcraft Traditions. So, lots of people come to me saying “Mels I just got a window box, what should I plant?!” to which the short answer is “Whatever you want to plant”. But if you really want to get the most use out of your window box, you’ll want to have the herbs of a Green Witch’s arsenal.
Into the Basics!
Before you even buy a plant, you need to know what you’re getting yourself into. Maybe it’s just because of my craft, but I can’t stand or feel to see a plant die because of miscare
due to a lack of information. So here’s what you need to know before even buying a plant.
What type of soil do you need?
So, just like you look for the best house to live in, you need to look for the best soil for your plant to live in. For succulents, it’s well draining sandy soil that you want to prevent over-saturation of the roots, but for a plant like sage, you’ll want a sandy loamy soil. There are five basic types of soil: Sandy, Silty, Clay, Peaty, and Saline, with Loam being a combination of all the soil materials.
How much sun does your plant need?
Next, you’ll need to research how much sun your plants will need. Most need 5-6 hours of sunlight each day, but there are plants like lavender and rosemary that need full sun, so you’ll want to research that and assemble a box of well rounded plants.
How much water does your plant need?
This is pretty self-explanatory. How much water does your plant need? Plants potted in containers generally need more water than plants in the ground. When putting a window box together, you’re going to want to have a combination of plants that all need the same amount of water so you’re not over watering one plant and barely watering another. You’re going to want to keep the soil moist, but not damp. Also, always water your plants in the morning but not at night.
How much space do they need?
If you can see by now, there’s a pattern to follow when planting anything: apply the situation to humans.
You don’t make a human live their days out in a cramped cardboard box, so don’t make your plants do it either. Plants like lavender need A LOT of space to thrive, so keep that in mind.
What plants play nice together?
While technically this is your garden and technically you can do whatever you want with it, you’re going to want to be smart about it. You don’t put a bully in a playground full of innocents so your garden shouldn’t be any different. You’re going to want to look for herbs that do well with other herbs in an enclosed space. Back when I first started down my path, my mum got me a window box and said I could put anything I wanted in it, so I picked out chives, mint, and thyme. That window box didn’t last one season, and even ten years later, the mint is still causing chaos in my backyard.
Now that you’ve got the basics, here’s what this Green Witch has in their arsenal!
In my window boxes outside, I’ve planted the following (color coded so you know what’s together, if it’s black it means that it’s planted alone):
Rosemary: Protection, the all-around herb
Sage: Purification, Wisdom
Basil: Money, Love,
Protection
Thyme: Affection, Health, Courage, Psychic Ability
Oregano: Joy, Strength
Lavender: Love, Protection, Sleep, Peace, Healing
Mint: Energy, Communication
Succulents: Love, Abundance
Other good plants to keep around are:
Bay leaves: Divination, Protection, Wishes
**Mugwort**: Lucid Dreams, Astral Projection, Sedative
Chamomile: Sleep, Meditation, Purification, Protection
Rose: Love, Healing, Friendship
Vanilla: Love, Lust, Courage, Mental powers
While I have many more herbs and plants in my arsenal, these are the most basic and helpful ones to keep on hand!