SPEEDWELL ~ For Travel

SPEEDWELL ~ For TravelSpeedwells bright blue flowers have long been a travellers token. In Ireland, tiny sprigs were stitched into coats before a journey for protection, and in Britain its roadside clumps were said to speed you well on your way. The English name likely carries both that farewell blessing and a nod to how quickly the picked blooms drop a fleeting beauty best left growing. Folk names abound: Birds eye and Cats eye describe the white pupil; Pauls Betony ties

The botanical name for sage is Salvia

but not quite so heavy

The name basil comes from the Greek word for king 'basilius' and is commonly referred to as the ‘king of herbs’ by chefs around the world

Allium - for patience

garland or buttonhole at a wedding will ensure 7 years of lasting love for the couple

Snowdrops were incredibly important to the Victorians who believed that taking the flower into the house could bring ill-fortune

the weight of his armour pulled him into the current

Weight - Approx 7

consummation

Yarrow has a rich and varied folklore dating from the earliest civilisations

comes from the Greek for “mouse’s ear

It is said that to protect your home from negative forces