Snowdrop Plate
Snowdrop plate
Completely unique plates using foraged snowdrops from in my local landscape.
Slab made with seasonal plant decoration using a buff stoneware, pressed in plants and glazed.
22cm
S N O W D R O P
Folklore
Snowdrops have long been symbols of hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days. In folklore, they were believed to be sacred flowers, bringing protection against misfortune. Some traditions warned against bringing them indoors, as they were associated with the spirit world and seen as omens of change.
Medicinal
Snowdrops contain compounds that have been studied for their effects on the nervous system. Traditionally, they were used in herbal medicine for supporting memory and cognitive function. In modern research, galantamine—found in snowdrops—has been used in treatments for neurological conditions.
Time of Year
January – March
Snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, often pushing through frost and snow. Their delicate white petals mark the return of life to the earth, appearing in woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens before fading as spring takes hold.
Snowdrop plate
Completely unique plates using foraged snowdrops from in my local landscape.
Slab made with seasonal plant decoration using a buff stoneware, pressed in plants and glazed.
22cm
S N O W D R O P
Folklore
Snowdrops have long been symbols of hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days. In folklore, they were believed to be sacred flowers, bringing protection against misfortune. Some traditions warned against bringing them indoors, as they were associated with the spirit world and seen as omens of change.
Medicinal
Snowdrops contain compounds that have been studied for their effects on the nervous system. Traditionally, they were used in herbal medicine for supporting memory and cognitive function. In modern research, galantamine—found in snowdrops—has been used in treatments for neurological conditions.
Time of Year
January – March
Snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, often pushing through frost and snow. Their delicate white petals mark the return of life to the earth, appearing in woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens before fading as spring takes hold.
Snowdrop plate
Completely unique plates using foraged snowdrops from in my local landscape.
Slab made with seasonal plant decoration using a buff stoneware, pressed in plants and glazed.
22cm
S N O W D R O P
Folklore
Snowdrops have long been symbols of hope, renewal, and the promise of brighter days. In folklore, they were believed to be sacred flowers, bringing protection against misfortune. Some traditions warned against bringing them indoors, as they were associated with the spirit world and seen as omens of change.
Medicinal
Snowdrops contain compounds that have been studied for their effects on the nervous system. Traditionally, they were used in herbal medicine for supporting memory and cognitive function. In modern research, galantamine—found in snowdrops—has been used in treatments for neurological conditions.
Time of Year
January – March
Snowdrops are among the first flowers to bloom at the end of winter, often pushing through frost and snow. Their delicate white petals mark the return of life to the earth, appearing in woodlands, hedgerows, and gardens before fading as spring takes hold.