The Month of Hunger : Hedgewitch Plants of March
The First Green Magic: Hedge Witch Plants of March March has long been a liminal month in the old countryside calendar. Winter loosens its grip, yet true spring has not fully arrived. For the hedge witches and cunning folk of earlier centuries, this was a time for watching the hedgerows and ditches. The first plants to rise from cold soil were believed to carry potent early magic—plants of resilience, protection, and quiet renewal. Nettle – The Plant of Strength Among the earliest green shoots to appear is the nettle. Though feared for its sting, nettle was treasured by country healers. Rich in nourishment after a long winter diet, it was brewed into soups and teas to restore vitality and strength. It really does sting! I tried pulling some up with bare hands and really regretted it! “Nettles provoke urine, cleanse the breast, and stir up the body to warmth.” — Nicholas Culpeper, 17th‑century herbalist Historical Side Note: In many parts of Britain and northern Europe,...
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