"The Latin name for hazel is ‘Corylus’. This is because the leaves around the hazelnut look like a style of helmet called ‘Korys’ – so the Corylus is called ‘the helmeted one’. Scotland may actually be named after the hazel. Caledonia, the old name for Scotland is thought to derive from ‘Cal Dun’ – ‘the hill of hazel’ – signifying how widespread the tree once was in this area."- Lotti Brown June Tree: Hazel Hazel Hey Reader, In the Celtic Ogam (the Irish tree language), Hazel tree is in its...

"Watch the sun go down into the sea Wrap your love around me Life is beautiful and now you see This is how it feels to be free".- Marina, Orange Tree May Tree: Oak Oak - Leave an offering at the trunk ~ Hey Reader, Merry Bealtaine to you my friend! In the Celtic Ogam (the Irish tree language), Oak enters in from Apr 20-May 15. It's a bit like the astrological calendar but with earth-based trees instead of faraway planets. Beltaine marks the time of year when the sun has returned and has...

Hey Reader, Want a chance to win your spot to You Belong to the Land retreat -- for FREE? Yes you read that right. The final information session for the You Belong to the Land Newfoundland retreat is Wednesday April 15th at 5pm ET. We only have 3 spots remaining for the full 5 day retreat. Retreat registration closes fully on April 30th. To be included in the raffle to WIN your FREE retreat spot, you must: Follow us on Instagram @thefrankchapter You + a friend must sign up separately to the...