Wheel of the Year, slow living, seasonal rituals
The September Harvest Moon marks the transition from summer abundance into early autumn. Explore its history, seasonal meaning, garden tasks, harvest recipes, herbal preparations, cottage rhythms, and simple ways to connect with the changing season.
Autumn is meant to be enjoyed, not accomplished. This autumn bucket list has 25 simple ways to welcome the season, from cozy rituals and seasonal food to little adventures, quiet moments and a free Cozy Autumn Bingo card to make it all a little more fun.
The Autumn Equinox is a natural moment to pause, take stock and begin preparing for the season ahead. Discover simple, practical ways to celebrate the equinox through your garden, kitchen, herbal pantry and home, while making space for the slower rhythm of autumn.
The August Sturgeon Moon arrives during one of the fullest seasons of the year—a time when gardens overflow, kitchens fill with harvest, herbs are gathered and summer slowly begins its transition toward autumn. Explore the meaning, folklore and seasonal rhythms of the Sturgeon Moon through practical garden tasks, preservation ideas, apothecary practices, cottage comforts and simple ways to reconnect with the natural world.
The July Buck Moon rises at the height of midsummer, marking a season of abundance, steady growth, and quiet transition in the natural world. In this seasonal living guide, explore the folklore and traditional meanings behind the Buck Moon, along with practical ways to connect it to your garden, kitchen, home apothecary, and daily rhythms. From harvesting herbs and preserving summer produce to observing wildlife and seasonal changes outdoors, this guide offers simple, grounded ways to move with the energy of midsummer. A free one-page Buck Moon seasonal guide is also included to help you bring these practices into everyday life.
Summer brings sunburns, bug bites, long afternoons outside or in the garden and plenty of reasons to reach for a few well-loved herbal remedies. In this guide, you’ll learn how to make seven simple herbal remedies for summer—from cooling aloe gel and plantain salve to refreshing herbal tea and digestive bitters—to stock a practical seasonal apothecary you’ll actually use.