Happy New Year, friends! I hope you had a joyous and restful holiday season, and may this new year bring peace and good fortune for you and your loved ones. 

For many folks, January is a time of contemplation and revitalization; some looking back, but even more looking forward. The same is true here at Plants and Plantagenets! I thought I’d take a moment to share with you what’s in store for the blog as we move into the new year.

In 2022, we’ll be looking at a different theme each month. During the month, we’ll spend some time in the realm of relevant history, and I’ll also bring you a real-time glimpse into the current stage of my own historical herb garden. As you know, I just love it when my two passions, history and herbs, overlap, so as often as possible I’ll be looking for ways to bring you content that combines those two together!

In January, I’ll be bringing you posts on the motif of reflection and renewal. We’ll explore how people in English agricultural communities started their new year of work, and I’ll share how, as an experimental gardener, I am considering the results of last year’s herb-growing efforts and making plans for the growing season ahead. 

Topics for later months are still being firmed up, so if there’s something you’d like to read more about, please share your ideas in the comments below! 

Of course, I’ll continue to bring you regular On This Day bite-sized history bits, so make sure you’re following along on Twitter for a daily digestible dose of the past. 

Until then, I hope this winter season brings you beauty, coziness and calm!