A Hedge of Her Own

Red Raspberry — Subh Chraobh Dhearg

A bright, steadying herb whose leaves hum like a lullaby in women’s lore, used in spells of protection and maternal strength, brewed as a medicinal tonic, and savoured in the sweet music of summer jams and teas.

Lady’s Mantle — Cochall na mBan

A quiet, dew‑cupped plant long linked with women’s healing songs, gathered for spells of renewal and beauty, valued medicinally for its astringent embrace, and only lightly tasted in simple green dishes.

Red Clover — Seamair Dhearg

A soft, melodic meadow flower carried for luck and feminine vitality, used in gentle blessing spells, taken as a nourishing medicinal tonic, and sprinkled into teas or syrups with a sweet, honeyed note.

Campion — Coireán Coille (Silene dioica)

A fairy‑touched blossom whose presence echoes like a threshold charm, used in protective spells for women and children, applied medicinally as a cleansing wash, and known more for its soap‑like roots than for the table.

Cranesbill — Fiacla Róin

A grounding woodland herb with a low, steady rhythm, carried in old charms for safe passage and protection, prized medicinally for its strong astringency, and rarely tasted due to its sharp, tannic bite.

Wild Strawberry — Sú Talún Fiáin

A sweet, lyrical plant tied to love and maternal devotion, offered in gentle household spells, used medicinally as a mild digestive and restorative, and celebrated in the bright, delicate flavour of its tiny woodland berries.