Description
With details on the origins of the folklore behind each plant, and a beautiful ritual to help you better connect with the teaching each plant has to offer, this is the perfect gift for foragers, gardeners, and budding horticulturists looking to develop their knowledge of plants beyond the exterior.
From the old wives’ tale that sage thrives in the garden of a woman who rules her household (and husband!) firmly, to poppies growing in places where blood has been shed, learn the meanings and stories behind:
- Bay
- Mint
- Basil
- Lotus
- Tulips
- Orchids
- Sunflowers
- Lily of the Valley
- Nightshade
- Mulberry
- Hyacinth
- Valerian
- Parsley
- Daffodil
- Rose
…and more!
Including common plants found all over the world, and traditional herbs and flowers used in medicines for thousands of years, this is a truly unique and fascinating exploration of our floral folklore heritage.
Author: Alison Davies
Illustrator: Sarah Wildling
Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
ISBN: 9780711290259
Number of pages: 192
Dimensions: 17.27 x 2.29 x 23.11 cm
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