The Alchemist's Journal

Why I Brew Fire Cider Every Autumn

Why I Brew Fire Cider Every Autumn

Each autumn, as the light wanes, I brew a jar of Fire Cider — a fiery herbal tonic infused with roots, citrus, and protective herbs. It’s more than a remedy;...

Why I Brew Fire Cider Every Autumn

Each autumn, as the light wanes, I brew a jar of Fire Cider — a fiery herbal tonic infused with roots, citrus, and protective herbs. It’s more than a remedy;...

Behind the Brand: The Story of Nerve Nectar

Behind the Brand: The Story of Nerve Nectar

Every brand has a beginning — and mine started with a simple cup of tea.When I first began my journey into herbalism, I was searching for something that could soothe...

Behind the Brand: The Story of Nerve Nectar

Every brand has a beginning — and mine started with a simple cup of tea.When I first began my journey into herbalism, I was searching for something that could soothe...

Preparing for the Darker Days: 3 Herbs for Autumnal Equinox Balance

Preparing for the Darker Days: 3 Herbs for Autu...

As the earth spins, we arrive once more at a moment of perfect equilibrium: the Autumnal Equinox. Here, day and night meet in a fleeting dance of balance before the...

Preparing for the Darker Days: 3 Herbs for Autu...

As the earth spins, we arrive once more at a moment of perfect equilibrium: the Autumnal Equinox. Here, day and night meet in a fleeting dance of balance before the...

Hawthorn: The Heart-Mender of the Irish Hedgerow

Hawthorn: The Heart-Mender of the Irish Hedgerow

As the Irish hedgerows begin their autumn display, one plant shines above the rest: the Hawthorn. Known for its fiery red berries, this ancient tree holds a special place in...

Hawthorn: The Heart-Mender of the Irish Hedgerow

As the Irish hedgerows begin their autumn display, one plant shines above the rest: the Hawthorn. Known for its fiery red berries, this ancient tree holds a special place in...

Full Moon in Sagittarius: Herbs & Rituals for Truth, Expansion & Inner Fire

Full Moon in Sagittarius: Herbs & Rituals for T...

The Full Moon in Sagittarius invites bold release, radiant truth, and a rekindling of inner fire. This is a lunation for visionaries — those ready to expand beyond limitation and...

Full Moon in Sagittarius: Herbs & Rituals for T...

The Full Moon in Sagittarius invites bold release, radiant truth, and a rekindling of inner fire. This is a lunation for visionaries — those ready to expand beyond limitation and...

Summer Solace – A Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

Summer Solace – A Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

As summer reaches its height, our bodies and spirits often long for stillness—a way to cool the fire and return to centre. The Summer Solace workshop hosted by Alchemilla Herbcraft is...

Summer Solace – A Herbal Tea Blending Workshop

As summer reaches its height, our bodies and spirits often long for stillness—a way to cool the fire and return to centre. The Summer Solace workshop hosted by Alchemilla Herbcraft is...