05/01/2025
Happy May!
Slow down and enjoy the tails of spring and the movement into Summer!
I never knew if it would be warm on my birthday as a child. Its warm today, a delightful birthday gift. I am grateful to be able to open the doors and listen to the birds sing their good morning song to the plants as the sun begins to brighten the sky. Even the peony is blooming this morning!
While they changed the calendar nearly 450 years ago and the Hawthorn trees flowers are not yet blooming on Mayday, it's still a wonderful day of celebration and gratitude.
For my birthday we are adventuring to the tree nursery to find a native Hawthorn to plant. The Mayflower or Hawthorn Tree ushers in the warmth of the summer. Its beauy and history, medicine for the heart, mind and soul. It’s a tree with much to share with us.
Today, as you slow down and enjoy the bringing in of the warmer months of the year, please take a moment to feel the growth pushing its way into the light from beneath the soil. Watch this week as the birds and animals' behavior begins to shift. Pause and listen, watch and learn. That’s the gift of May. Today, the moon is growing towards a full moon, bringing a little extra moisture support to the soil. It’s the perfect timing for planting flowers, leafy veggies, and trees that bear fruit!
Happy Mayday everyone thanks for the birthday wishes here at Mountain Song Herbals.