Tag: spring

Beltane: 7 things I do to celebrate

It’s that time of the year again! The first flowers are popping up, the first leaves are springing out, the birds are chirping all around and everything is just about to turn green. It is the time of Beltane, or as we call it here in the north, Valborg. For us it is a good …

Lady of the Wood Anemones

My first nickname when I got the internet were “Hvitveispiken”, which translates to “Lady of the Wood Anemones”. This white and star shaped flower grace the forest floor all over Norway and many northern parts of the world every spring, with thick carpets of white as far as the eye can see. For every year …

Foraging for wild garlic ~ And a recipe!

We went to this stunningly beautiful place just a short drive from home, to have a hike during this perfect spring day. My brother was visiting and we had an excuse to go on a little adventure and just enjoy the sun and the fresh air. I just love how beautiful the mountains and the …