Roots and realms

Hawthorn, guardian of the portal

Hawthorn, guardian of the portal

Hawthorn has long been associated with fertility and love. Its blossoms were central to May Day celebrations—perhaps the ancestor of the modern Maypole.

Hawthorn, guardian of the portal

Hawthorn has long been associated with fertility and love. Its blossoms were central to May Day celebrations—perhaps the ancestor of the modern Maypole.

Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow...

Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow...

Deep-rooted, long-lived, and home to countless creatures, the oak has been a symbol of power and wisdom for centuries.

Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow...

Deep-rooted, long-lived, and home to countless creatures, the oak has been a symbol of power and wisdom for centuries.

Plants silhouetted against a blue sky

Welcome to Roots and Realms

Roots and realms: a place to wander, learn a little, and perhaps see the natural world in a new light.

Welcome to Roots and Realms

Roots and realms: a place to wander, learn a little, and perhaps see the natural world in a new light.