The Gathering Garden Magazine
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Corn Dollies and Wheat Weaving: The Harvest Folklore Behind Your Wheat Bundle Decor
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For centuries, European farmers wove the last sheaf of wheat into a "corn dolly" believed to house the spirit of the harvest. The folklore, and how to style dried wheat today.
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Fairy Houses: The Old European Folklore Behind 2026's Favorite Sustainable Craft
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From Scandinavian tomte folklore to Maine's Monhegan Island, fairy houses have a real history. Learn where the tradition comes from and how to build a sustainable one at home.
