Alice Bettany

Herbalist, Forager, Medicinal plant grower. Quarterly herb boxes, Herbal CSH/CSA. Raising awareness about seed sovereignty and endangered species of herbs.

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Happy lovers day
But really..... I think it’s best to foster connection and love with your friends, family, community and yourself every day!!! In the spirit of 💓LOVE 💓 ... Love for self and love for the plants… https://t.co/XdL3RJmjVt

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Today I’ve been hunkering down escaping the tail of Storm Ciara, keeping warm in my shepherds hut. I hope everyone is safe in areas more directly affected, it must be quite scary.
The sunshine yesterday was an… https://t.co/CulXuIL5HB

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While I was away in BC with my sister and brother, I took myself off for a day to visit Squamish. Craving the wild scenery and waterscapes. Also craving alone time.
The lady in the tourist centre gave me a bear… https://t.co/hwKnUxno51

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🦚🦩Jolly Yule tidings folks 🦩🦚
All along the beach on Campbell River were these gorgeous drift wood sculptures. This festive raccoon was especially fun, it even had flashing lights on :)
It’s Christmas Eve and i’m all… https://t.co/ljGade9f2h

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

🌑🌗Winter Solstice blessings 🌗🌑

The longest night is here.
Culturally, the long hours of darkness are recognized as the labour of the rebirth of the sun. Pagans believe this is the time to praise the moon for… https://t.co/sdVCzHlltA

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

❤️🎶 Announcement 🎶❤️
Something rather big has happened in my life and I’ve not shared it at all..... it’s kinda all still sinking in...
I’ve legally changed my name!
Now that I’m separated (awaiting divorce) I wanted… https://t.co/DBJ5Pcgwlh

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Posting was not really on my mind much this summer. Life was full and upsetting. There is definitely a link for me, I post when I’m feeling creative, and I’m creative when I’m feeling happy.
I’m happy when I’m… https://t.co/yasJhUwegI

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Nettle seed medicine
When I shared this pic on my stories a few months ago I had a lot of questions asking me why I was gathering nettle seeds.....
Nettles are a superfood.
As with all plants, there is a prime… https://t.co/cnl4Dgwuv4

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

This year I’ve been attending a year long course called The Old Way. Various long weekends we have gathered in Devon at different sites. In the woods, the river, the coast and pictured here our 5 day walk-about… https://t.co/n53vYbL11A

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

All the rain we’ve had in the last few months (how long has it been anyway?!?) has been quite hard when you live outside... but it has also meant it’s been a bunker year for fungi. I’ve been so obsessed..... all… https://t.co/pt6J74hVgt

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

The berries have mostly passed now... Hawthorns can adorn some lucky trees well into winter, drying on the stems adding colour to the winter palette. Some rosehips & sloes are still around and good to… https://t.co/BOLJgIBqlJ

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Ah Hello friends. It’s been SO long since I did a post!
Like many I’ve been having mixed feelings about the changing seasons. I generally love Autumn as the foraging is in its prime with berries and mushrooms. This… https://t.co/4Z9HdY1xhH

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Ah Hello friends. It’s been SO long since I did a post!
Like many I’ve been having mixed feelings about the changing seasons. I generally love Autumn as the foraging is in its prime with berries and mushrooms. This… https://t.co/4Z9HdYj8Gh

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

WOW!
I’m on the Eurostar back to the UK after 8 days in the Swiss mountains attending an eco activist course with Star Hawk and Alfred Decker organised by Les Coccinelles. I have been deeply inspired by their life… https://t.co/xMJqcZBAcP

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Adventure time.... under canvas, tarps, trees....
Sleeping wild and free with the birds and the insects and the elements.....
I think we all need more of this kinda downtime. It is super grounding. It resets my… https://t.co/y4QgUZ7l5T

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

The “Stink workshop” gig @wakehurst_place went down a storm. I am over the moon with how well it was received and especially happy for the chance to teach so many families about herbs. Wakehurst had teamed up with… https://t.co/hceBdDN4v7

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Would you like to come foraging for wild medicine with me? The link in my profile will take you to the list of seasonal walks and full day workshops that I’ve scheduled this year.
If you book the set of 3 full day… https://t.co/htRfAKSs9E

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Beltaine wild medicine walk this Wednesday 1st May 10am-12.30pm https://t.co/Cgmn78NvaE

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Beautiful campfire scenes from my herbal kids club. Cooking wild food over an open fire surrounded by bluebells and birdsong. What a beautiful spring day we shared.
Scenes like this make my heart sing. Hearing tales… https://t.co/ZgOLAzbQNl

[Alice Bettany @Sacred_Seeds]

Wild Feasting at the Herbal Kids club this week.....
We had such a glorious day on Wednesday, catching the last sunny day before the weather front changed. Sights of young children skipping and singing across fields… https://t.co/r5T3uMXbiN