As the Season Turns July
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Jul 1, 2025 Folk musician Sam Lee, known for his evocative storytelling through song, joins the discussion as they dive into the sensory wonders of July. He shares his haunting ballad 'I Have Been A Rambling,' setting a reflective tone. The conversation meanders through nostalgic summer tales, mystical woodland encounters featuring sacred trees and beavers, and the cultural significance of July's moon phases. Expect insights on weather lore and the deep connections we forge with nature amidst the changing seasons.
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July's Quiet Plant Maturation
- July is a quiet month between the flurry of early summer and the coming autumn harvest.
- Plants focus energy on making seeds and fruit, harnessing the long daylight hours for reproduction.
Use St Swithin's Weather Lore
- Observe the weather around St Swithin's Day, July 15, as patterns tend to persist for weeks.
- Rain that day can bless apple crops, forecasting a good autumn harvest.
Fairy Tale of Chicken of the Woods
- Sam Lee shares a fairy tale tied to his forest mushroom hunt for chicken of the woods.
- The story connects magical gifts needed to retrieve a child stolen by fairies, blending folklore with foraging.