I have always been fascinated by trees, their shapes, folklore, healing properties and mystical and mythological significance.
According to http://www.the-tree.org.uk the Alder is known as the ‘King of the fairies’ – a very apt inclusion in a magic garden!
More Alder connections from http://www.the-tree.org.uk below
‘It was said that fairies used the female Alder catkins to dye their clothes, which makes them invisible to human eyes.’
‘The bird associated with Alder is the Black Raven.’
‘The Spirit of Alder inspires us to close the gap between our good intentions and our deeds, so we can experience Fairy-magic!’
For more information about the Alder visit http://www.the-tree.org.uk
shewolfy728 said,
August 29, 2007 @ 10:54 pm
I think this sounds like the perfect tree for Lemuria!
imogen88 said,
August 30, 2007 @ 4:48 am
I love Alder trees, there is one in the yard here. The catkins are amazing. The information is fascinating, isn’t it? Great drawing.
soulsister said,
August 30, 2007 @ 7:35 am
Well now someone better plant a few Alder trees in our Wild Garden then…or is that an oxymoron, to plant in a wild garden…..???Bring in the Ravens with seeds in their beaks!!
Vi said,
August 30, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
Yes, the Alder is special. I have not seen any around here, in Arizona, though there may be some in the northern part of the State.
Lori said,
August 30, 2007 @ 3:12 pm
Did you render this drawing? It’s lovely.
quinncreative said,
August 30, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
How interesting! Don’t know if I’ve ever seen an alder, but I love the drawing. The shading of the leaves brings out so much interest in the drawing. Lovely all the way around!
Heather Blakey said,
September 1, 2007 @ 3:32 am
Knowing that the Alder is populated with Black Ravens makes it even more special Jane. Make sure to check out the Golden Grove at Soul food. I will have to add a link to this page ther.
Sally said,
April 7, 2008 @ 1:49 pm
Tree are beautiful, from saplings to old gnarled trunks, they have a prescence that is humbling, knowing that you can stand in fron t of one that the romans pass by, the first christians sit under its branches, they have ebdured so many years they are truly great.