Exploring the folklore and history of aim witch brooms

The aim witch broom, commonly known as a broomstick, is a popular symbol associated with witches and witchcraft. In folklore and popular culture, witches are often depicted flying around on broomsticks. This image has become an iconic representation of witchcraft. The idea of witches flying on broomsticks has its roots in centuries-old beliefs and practices. In ancient times, it was believed that witches could ride on sticks or poles and travel through the air. These sticks were often associated with fertility rituals and were believed to have magical properties.

These sticks were often associated with fertility rituals and were believed to have magical properties. Over time, the idea of the aim witch broom evolved, and broomsticks became the preferred mode of transportation for witches. According to folklore, witches would apply a special ointment or potion to their bodies, which allowed them to fly on broomsticks.

Witch's Broom

Noticed this witch's Broom coming off of an unidentified pine tree. It was approximately 20 feet above me.

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Woocash

Omono

Shibui

Imperial Masterpiece

Witches broom is a term for abnormal growth from a normal tree. There are a number of causes but the abnormal growth is permanent in that section so it can be propagated. A number of dwarf and tight growing cultivars started out as witches brooms that had some desirable traits.
As this is a pine it is unlikely to be able to be grown as cuttings so it would need to be grafted onto a pine root stock but the result should be a tree with similar characteristics.
Is it good for bonsai? Maybe.

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Shohin

just.wing.it

Deadwood Head

Cascading-Echinocactus

Mame

I'm sure I could get up there. Depending on what species of pine this is: I'd like to air layer a few sections in addition to cutting off a few scions. I'm unsure of the best way to approach this with the owner of the house. I'd need to explain what this is and why I'm interested in it. To the average person, this request is pretty strange, and while the people in this neihborhood are generally very friendly, this could arouse suspicion. And with what's going on in the country they may not even want a stranger coming near there house. "Is it worth the effort?"

NOZZLE HEAD

Shohin

As far as worth the effort.

Many commercial dwarf cultivars come from collected “witches brooms”, so if it makes a nice bonsai/landscape plant it could be quite lucrative, assuming you patent and sell the new cultivar.

Woocash

Omono

Witches broom is a term for abnormal growth from a normal tree. There are a number of causes but the abnormal growth is permanent in that section so it can be propagated. A number of dwarf and tight growing cultivars started out as witches brooms that had some desirable traits.
As this is a pine it is unlikely to be able to be grown as cuttings so it would need to be grafted onto a pine root stock but the result should be a tree with similar characteristics.
Is it good for bonsai? Maybe.

Good info that, thanks. I had suspicions that was the case as far as propagation etc goes.

This whole situation will blow over at some point and that witch’s broom will still be there so patience young padawan!

Tiki

Mame

Break out the climbing gear! Its time for Extreme bonsai!

But in all seriousness, yeah that may be worth the hassle. Picture can be misleading but that does appear to be rather high up, please don't kill yourself over this.

-edit- just read you dont own access to this and need to ask permission, do that. but maybe leave out the words "for bonsai" people get dollar signs in their eyes sometimes when they think what they have may be worth money, and I wouldnt be climbing someones tree doing limb work AND paying them to do it.

Leo in N E Illinois

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Step !. - identify what species of tree the parent tree is. In the process, measure the length of the normal tree's needles. This will figure into whether the species is worth messing around with for bonsai purposes. Generally, if needles are longer than 4 inches, it is not really worth the effort to turn it into bonsai.

Step 2, - get some needles from the witches broom and measure their length. If the needles are not less than the "normal tree" and or not less than 4 inches, it is really not that good for bonsai.

Step 3 - if the needles of the broom are less than 4 inches, it might very well be good for bonsai. Next step would be harvesting scions for grafting and or doing an air layer. Note: I would assume air layer has a very low probability of working. But you never know. Get permission. Climb in tree to the witches broom. Or if that does not work. Common redneck way to harvest witches broom is a shotgun blast to the supporting branch. Do this in middle to late winter. The whole broom can be knocked out of the tree in one blast from a 4-10. The scions harvested can be wrapped in moist sphagnum and stored in the refrigerator until ideal time for grafting in late winter, early spring. Ideal is understock has just begun growing for spring, and scion wood is still dormant. Choose your understock by what pines grow well in your area. Scots pine, P. sylvestris is one of the "universal understocks" but others could be used, JBP, P. nigra, P. taeda, what ever you want. You can use seedlings of the normal form of the species since you identified it in step 1. Make at least 10 to 20 grafted trees with the witches broom. This way you can evaluate them more effectively. And you have some to spread around should you choose to share.

Step 4. observe the growth habit of the your witches brooms. Come up with a description of how the broom compares and differs from the normal form of the species.

Step 5 - if your broom turns out to be really different, stable as a broom long term, and worthy of mass production, now it is time to name it, and register it as a new variety. The American Conifer Society can help you with the registration. THen you can patent it and trademark it.

In modern times, besoms are still used for their traditional purposes, but they are also used as decorative items and as symbols of Wicca and other modern pagan traditions, including the Wheel of the Year. Many people who practice these traditions see the besom as a powerful tool for cleansing and purification, and they use it in rituals and ceremonies to connect with nature and the spiritual world.

The brooms themselves were believed to possess supernatural powers and could be used for many purposes, including casting spells and stirring potions. The association of broomsticks with witchcraft became further entrenched during the witch-hunting era of the medieval times. Accused witches were often depicted as flying on broomsticks in confessions obtained through torture and coercion. This association persisted in popular culture, where witches are still commonly depicted flying on broomsticks. In reality, broomsticks have no magical powers and cannot be used for flying. They are simply household objects used for cleaning floors. However, the symbol of the aim witch broom continues to capture the imagination and fascination of people all over the world. It has become an enduring symbol of witches and their mystical powers..

Reviews for "Exploring the spiritual and magical properties of aim witch brooms"

1. Jennifer - 2 stars - I was really looking forward to playing "Aim Witch Broom" because I love witch-themed games, but I was ultimately disappointed. The gameplay was really repetitive and after a while it just felt like I was doing the same thing over and over again. The graphics were also not very impressive, and overall it felt like a cheaply made game. I ended up getting bored pretty quickly and didn't end up finishing it.

2. Mark - 1 star - "Aim Witch Broom" is one of the worst games I have ever played. The controls were clunky and unresponsive, making it extremely frustrating to play. The levels were also poorly designed, with no real sense of progression or challenge. The concept of the game had potential, but it was executed very poorly. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time with this game.

3. Sarah - 2 stars - I was excited to play "Aim Witch Broom" because I love casual games, but this one fell flat for me. The levels were too easy and didn't offer much of a challenge. The storyline was also weak and didn't really engage me. I ended up getting bored and didn't feel motivated to continue playing. Overall, it just wasn't a very memorable game for me.

4. Michael - 1 star - "Aim Witch Broom" was a complete disappointment. The graphics were outdated and unappealing, and the gameplay was incredibly repetitive. There was no depth to the game and it quickly became boring. I expected more from a witch-themed game, but this one just wasn't up to par. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time or money on this game.

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