My simple juneberry syrup recipes start with a magical walk in the woods in mid-April.
As I wandered through the sheltered woods of my home, the blooms juneberry the trees caught my eye, standing out beautifully against the background of other trees still bare from the touch of winter. In Eastern Connecticut, this is a time when nature slowly awakens, and juneberry trees, under the watchful eye of orApril full moon– often called Pink moon– announce the arrival of spring. Their early blooms offer the first flush of color, weaving across the floor with quiet grace.
These delicate blooms not only decorate the forest, but also have a deeper meaning. Belonging to the rose family, juneberry trees offer their flowers as symbols of love, weaving a tapestry of natural beauty that seems kissed by lunar magic. Walking among these blooms, among the contrasting silhouettes of the still-sleeping trees, resembles a moon ritual, a sacred moment to connect with the divine feminine energy of the moon goddess.
