The Sacred Hearth

Tir Na Nog

Morningbird Library, Poems and Prose

Tir na n-Og, Land of the young Far away across the sea Part the waves, oh Mannanan Show Tir na n-Og to me Was a maid in Tir na n-Og […]

Checking My Privilege

Morningbird Family

I was raised not to see color. I know people say this all the time but it’s true, and my mom will back me up on this. My step-dad is […]

Wedding Chants

Morningbird Library, Poems and Prose, Rites of Passage

The following chants can be chanted around the circle before or after the wedding or handfasting rite begins or during a procession. In our time of joy and plenty We […]

Garlic Mustard – Wildcrafting

Morningbird Food, Homestead and Hearthcraft, Kitchen Witch Corner, Morningbird's Garden

Garlic mustard is an invasive species that can be found throughout the US. It enjoys moist, shady areas but can grow just about anywhere, displacing native species. It is one […]

Get Your Plants Ready for the Garden- Hardening off

Morningbird Homestead and Hearthcraft, Morningbird's Garden

If you’ve started some plants from seed or purchased some from your garden center, you’re probably eager to get them in the ground. If you want to get them off […]

Spiral Dance

Morningbird Library, Poems and Prose

As the sky is the grasses And the river the sea Each part of the other So you are to me When the spring flowers blossom And the trees spread […]

Fresh Produce For Two-Weeks

Morningbird Food, Kitchen Witch Corner

In response to suggestions that people help reduce the workload on essential workers while reducing the possibility of exposure to the virus of the hour by only shopping every two […]

Shop to Stock Up for 10 days or More

Morningbird Food, Kitchen Witch Corner

Learning to stock up for the long term is a valuable skill in the best of times. It saves time, it saves money, it saves fuel, it prevents waste and […]

What do I do with all those eggs? (10 Tasty Things)

Morningbird Food, Kitchen Witch Corner

I have 14 laying hens, 15 if you include the goose. I give eggs away by the dozen to my kids, my parents, my neighbors and a church that gives […]

Survival Gardening- Choosing Seeds for Speed

Morningbird Homestead and Hearthcraft

It is a good thing I ordered the bulk of my seeds months ago and saved many from last year because I have noticed that many of the seed companies […]