(Free Virtual Event) Enchanted Plants: An Exploration of Plants in Folklore and Magic

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Heads up green witches, herbalists, and plant lovers!

The Salem Witch Museum in MA is hosting a talk exploring plant folklore and magick. The event is free and online but it looks like you need to register in advance if you wish to attend.

The event is on May 7, 2026 from 6 - 7 pm Eastern Time.

Here is a description from their site:

From the tangled forest to the garden gate, join folklorist, rotten botanist, and author Varla Ventura for an exploration of some of the world’s most enchanted plants. We’ll start in the Queen’s Garden of cultivars, then amble over to the Cottage Garden where ordinary plants offer extraordinary stories. Carefully we’ll slip through the iron gates of the Witch’s Garden to discover poison plants that have shaped history. We’ll gallop on to meadowlands, forests, and finally the sea. From the ordinary apple to the fabulous foxglove, we’ll discover plants that have played a significant role in fairy tales, folklore, and history.

Those interested can sign up here: https://salemwitchmuseum.com/event/enchanted-plants/

(Disclaimer that I am not affiliated with the Salem Witch Museum, I just think it’s a neat event and wanted to share)

Blessed be! :green_heart: :blush:

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So awesome! I signed up!

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I wonder if there will be like a replay. I cant make that time :confused:

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How wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you for sharing. I signed up. Sounds very interesting.

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This sounds like such fun! Thank you for this link!

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@Luna_Punky_Nightveil @c11 @Greenbriar @Celestria @Feathertip @BryWisteria

I would have signed up the possibility of discovering new plants, their magical purposes in creating new spells would have been wonderful. Due to the time zone I am unable.

If by chance it is worth a post after viewing I would love to read your views :dotted_six_pointed_star::last_quarter_moon::seedling::shamrock::potted_plant::herb:

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With any luck, they will also make the video available after the event. It would be nice to be able to refer back to it again afterwards.

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I will take notes if possiable and post about it. :memo:

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@Celestria

Thank you for doing this for me it is very much appreciated.

Many blessings :dotted_six_pointed_star::seedling::last_quarter_moon::pink_heart:

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@Luna_Punky_Nightveil, @Greenbriar, @Celestria, and @Feathertip - You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy the lecture :green_heart: :blush:

@c11 and @Moonbeam - I’m booked Thursday nights and also can’t make it live, but I’m hoping they will upload a recording to their YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalemWitchMuseum/videos ) It looks like they’ve uploaded other lectures, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! :grinning_face:

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I hope so! Thanks for the link!:grinning_face: :blossom:

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Good to know if I don’t make it - thank you for the link! :heart:

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@BryWisteria

Thank you for the link :dotted_six_pointed_star::waning_crescent_moon::pink_heart::sunflower::seedling:

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@c11, @Feathertip, and @Moonbeam - You’re welcome! :heart:

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Thank you this is great

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You’re welcome @secilia! I hope you enjoy the event if you’re able to attend :green_heart: :blush:

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