Fern Butterdish
Decorated Fern Butterdish
Completely unique plates using foraged Fern from in my local landscape.
Hand thrown bell and slab made plate with snowdrop decoration using a buff stoneware.
Bell: 8cm tall x 13cm wide
Plate: 14cm
F E R N
Folklore
Ferns have long been associated with secrecy, magic, and protection. In folklore, they were believed to grant invisibility to those who carried their seeds, and in some traditions, finding a fern flower—a rare and mythical occurrence—was said to bring great fortune. They were also used to ward off evil spirits and negative energy, often hung in doorways or burned for protection.
Medicinal
Ferns have been traditionally used for their cleansing and soothing properties. Some species were brewed into teas to support digestion and ease respiratory ailments, while others were applied externally to soothe burns, insect bites, and skin irritations. Certain ferns were also believed to aid in detoxification and promote overall vitality.
Time of Year
April – October
Ferns begin to unfurl in early spring, with their characteristic curled fronds, known as fiddleheads, appearing as the weather warms. They thrive in damp, shaded areas, carpeting woodlands and riverbanks throughout the summer. As autumn approaches, many ferns turn golden before dying back, with their roots remaining dormant until the cycle begins again in spring.
Decorated Fern Butterdish
Completely unique plates using foraged Fern from in my local landscape.
Hand thrown bell and slab made plate with snowdrop decoration using a buff stoneware.
Bell: 8cm tall x 13cm wide
Plate: 14cm
F E R N
Folklore
Ferns have long been associated with secrecy, magic, and protection. In folklore, they were believed to grant invisibility to those who carried their seeds, and in some traditions, finding a fern flower—a rare and mythical occurrence—was said to bring great fortune. They were also used to ward off evil spirits and negative energy, often hung in doorways or burned for protection.
Medicinal
Ferns have been traditionally used for their cleansing and soothing properties. Some species were brewed into teas to support digestion and ease respiratory ailments, while others were applied externally to soothe burns, insect bites, and skin irritations. Certain ferns were also believed to aid in detoxification and promote overall vitality.
Time of Year
April – October
Ferns begin to unfurl in early spring, with their characteristic curled fronds, known as fiddleheads, appearing as the weather warms. They thrive in damp, shaded areas, carpeting woodlands and riverbanks throughout the summer. As autumn approaches, many ferns turn golden before dying back, with their roots remaining dormant until the cycle begins again in spring.
Decorated Fern Butterdish
Completely unique plates using foraged Fern from in my local landscape.
Hand thrown bell and slab made plate with snowdrop decoration using a buff stoneware.
Bell: 8cm tall x 13cm wide
Plate: 14cm
F E R N
Folklore
Ferns have long been associated with secrecy, magic, and protection. In folklore, they were believed to grant invisibility to those who carried their seeds, and in some traditions, finding a fern flower—a rare and mythical occurrence—was said to bring great fortune. They were also used to ward off evil spirits and negative energy, often hung in doorways or burned for protection.
Medicinal
Ferns have been traditionally used for their cleansing and soothing properties. Some species were brewed into teas to support digestion and ease respiratory ailments, while others were applied externally to soothe burns, insect bites, and skin irritations. Certain ferns were also believed to aid in detoxification and promote overall vitality.
Time of Year
April – October
Ferns begin to unfurl in early spring, with their characteristic curled fronds, known as fiddleheads, appearing as the weather warms. They thrive in damp, shaded areas, carpeting woodlands and riverbanks throughout the summer. As autumn approaches, many ferns turn golden before dying back, with their roots remaining dormant until the cycle begins again in spring.