Category Archives: Herbals

Cuckoo Bread (Plantago}

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Rex Tyler

It’s gender it be Feminine It’s element is earth Healing and protection powers It has a degree of worth In your shoes will help the feet Overcome weariness, and Its roots kept in your pocket Protects against snakebites Which is … Continue reading →

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White mans footprint

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Rex Tyler

Around my house at Awelfa Lots of wild plants grow Probably planted by angels and faeries As we know Also known as plantain broadleaves And ribwort The leaves are high in vitamin k Edible I thought Make a poultice with … Continue reading →

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Purslane

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Rex Tyler

It grows in cracks out of pavements An edible, famed for its style Green succulent leaves Packed with omega 3 fatty acids And more than that, it achieves What is A super food status Ruled by the moon And pigs … Continue reading →

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The magical ale hoof or Ground Ivy

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Rex Tyler

Nepeta Glechoma ground Ivy A cure all From years long before Grows in large patches With kidney shaped leaves Bright violet flowers Don’t ignore Prolific abundance Square stems like Mint Aromatic it has a fine oil Low growing Bee’s love … Continue reading →

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A blooming cycle suggesting much

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Rex Tyler

Flower power Feel it see it so A cycling sensation Serenity on show Sensational stability Blossoming desire Petal power predominates With purposeful attire

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Wintry hibernations

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Rex Tyler

Hedgehogs and dormice hibernate They are built that way As are Bats, a date In their psyche tells them The time is right To go to sleep For that real long night Safe and sound Energy wise As humans we … Continue reading →

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Happy Cows

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Rex Tyler

Oakridge Dairy Connecticut The place where happy cows Do not get a look in For humanity has the powers To create in each a joyfulness Whilst creating a real space Of vastness made of concrete Which to me is a … Continue reading →

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Ivan Chai

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Rex Tyler

The Russians love their Ivan Chai Rose bay willow leaves This plant grows almost everywhere And actually achieves Much regenerating the earth And giving back A lot of real protection We all are under dear attack Glyphosate a herbicide Over … Continue reading →

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