There are very many sites on the internet that look at mistletoe, and one of the things we didn't want to do is unnecessarily duplicate work, so supporting others who are exploring areas interesting to us. Herewith are the most interesting links ...
Mistletoe
http://www.mistletoe.org.uk
This delightful website is a remarkable treasure store of information. It contains everything that you will need to know concerning how to propagate mistletoe and will prove of invaluable support to the Mistletoe Foundation as we begin the ongoing project of returning mistletoe to our sacred groves.
There is even a little booklet that can be bought by mail order from the site for the mere price of £2.85, detailing exactly how and when to propagate. Not much use without the berries I hear you say, now that the Christmas season is over and mistletoe is once again for another year hard to come by. As if by magic, the site also sells mistletoe berries by mail order. This site really is a precious jewel for anyone who wishes to become involved with the Foundation.
The site also provides a map detailing mistletoe habitat in the UK, its strongholds and surviving pockets. This knowledge may provide Druids living within close proximity of these locations to do some real field work and search for the exciting possibility of discovering new sacred groves or nemetons. It will also give direction to the quest of ascertaining where mistletoe can be found hosting on oak trees.
Everything from a comprehensive description of the plant to conservation, medicine, botany, a natural history overview from a world-wide perspective and even folklore/mythology are also covered. As the site states itself, it encompasses everything you ever wanted to know about mistletoe. So if your lucky you can begin by ordering the propagation booklet along with the berries and grow your own mistletoe in the apple tree at the bottom of your garden. Just think of the inspiration that will provide in a few years time, working intimately with the Druidic tradition in your own back yard!
ALSO ...
'More to Mistletoe than kisses (13/12/2007)'. This is a short but fun video from Anglia TV in Norfolk here.
http://www.mistle.co.uk
Seed source and growing guide
http://mistletoe.typepad.com/mistletoe_travels/
An interesting mistletoe focused blog by Jonathan Briggs
If any links on this page don't work, or you have others to add, contact The Mistletoe Foundation Pages.
