Whether the reader is a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this book will give them everything they need to successfully make a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature.
Whether the reader is a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this book will give them everything they need to successfully make a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature.
The ultimate reference to growing plants from seed. Seeds are magical. Every little one has the potential to become a new plant and give you more seeds - connecting us to the circle of life and nature's endless ability to surprise and delight. The act of planting seeds and watching them grow into seedlings and then on into productive plants is enormously therapeutic. Even when things don't go to plan, the gardener is constantly learning, growing and deepening their connection to nature. It's an incredibly grounding and humbling experience that feeds the soul of the gardener. This beautifully illustrated guide will show readers how and when to harvest the seeds of 100 different garden plants and flowers, with advice on when and how to sow them, and where and when to plant them out. Alongside this hands-on guidance, the reader will be engaged with snippets of folklore and traditions that further enhance their appreciation of nature and help them discover the inherent magic of seeds. Whether the reader is a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this book will give them everything they need to successfully make a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature.
Clare Gogerty lives on a smallholding in Herefordshire, England. A member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, she has been interested in magick, druidry and folklore since a child, encouraged by her father, an enthusiastic dowser and leyline hunter. A former magazine editor, she is now a freelance journalist and author, writing about spirituality, travel, homes and gardens for magazines and newspapers. She is the author of 'Beyond the Footpath: mindful adventures for modern pilgrims' (Piatkus, 2019) and 'Sacred Places: where to found wonder in the world' (Aster, 2020).
Table of Contents
Discovering Seeds 4 Harnessing the Magic 8 What You Need 14 Garlic 18 Lemon Balm 19 Sweet Cicely 20 Catmint 21 Mint 22 Dill 23 Collecting Seeds 24 Lemon Verbena 26 Lovage 27 Woad 28 Apple 29 Purslane 30 Pennyroyal 31 Fenugreek 32 Fennel 33 Caraway 34 Pumpkin 35 Make a Herb Garden 36 Black Mustard 38 Vervain 39 Valerian 40 Thyme 41 Summer Savory 42 Motherwort 43 Harvesting and Preserving Herbs 44 Soapwort 46 Wormwood 47 Parsley 48 Bay 49 Basil 50 Ragwort 51 Chamomile 52 Hyssop 53 The Joy of Compost 54 Rue 56 Sage 57 Sweet Woodruff 58 Rosemary 59 Feverfew 60 Oak 61 Devil's Bit Scabious 62 Herb Robert 63 Drying Flowers and Seed Heads 64 Eyebright 66 Great Yellow Gentian 67 Holly 68 Wild Cherry 69 Agrimony 70 Betony 71 White Clover 72 Mistletoe 73 Gardening by the Moon 74 Marsh mallow 76 Teasel 77 Milk Thistle 78 Wild Strawberry 79 Hawthorn 80 Elder 81 Wild Bergamot 82 Chicory 83 A Bowl of Scented Loveliness: Potpourri 84 Chickweed 86 Burdock 87 Mugwort 88 Meadowsweet 89 Tansy 90 Dandelion 91 Henbane 92 Hemlock 93 Notions: Magical Makes 94 Comfrey 96 Nettle 97 Larkspur 98 Yew 99 Monkshood 100 Great Mullein 101 Magnolia 102 Marigold 103 Potions: Folk Medicine 104 Hellebore 106 Scarlet Pimpernel 107 Daisy 108 Heartsease 109 Joe Pye Weed 110 Cowslip 111 Tisanes: Healthy, Happy Drinks 112 Lesser Periwinkle 114 Myrtle 115 Lavender 116 Honesty 117 Nasturtium 118 Snapdragon 119 Cornflower 120 Amaranth 121 Lotions: Plant Beauty 122 Selfheal 124 Juniper 125 Forget-Me-Not 126 Foxglove 127 St John's Wort 128 Poppy 129 Honeysuckle 130 Sunflower 131 Lady's Mantle 132 Rose 133 Make a Seed Mandala 134 Angelica 136 Yarrow 137 Primrose 138 Nigella 139 Echinacea 140 Borage 141
The ultimate reference to growing plants from seed. Seeds are magical. Every little one has the potential to become a new plant and give you more seeds - connecting us to the circle of life and nature's endless ability to surprise and delight. The act of planting seeds and watching them grow into seedlings and then on into productive plants is enormously therapeutic. Even when things don't go to plan, the gardener is constantly learning, growing and deepening their connection to nature. It's an incredibly grounding and humbling experience that feeds the soul of the gardener. This beautifully illustrated guide will show readers how and when to harvest the seeds of 100 different garden plants and flowers, with advice on when and how to sow them, and where and when to plant them out. Alongside this hands-on guidance, the reader will be engaged with snippets of folklore and traditions that further enhance their appreciation of nature and help them discover the inherent magic of seeds. Whether the reader is a practising green witch, or simply an amateur gardener with a spiritual affinity with nature, this book will give them everything they need to successfully make a garden from seed and unlock the wonders of nature.
Clare Gogerty lives on a smallholding in Herefordshire, England. A member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, she has been interested in magick, druidry and folklore since a child, encouraged by her father, an enthusiastic dowser and leyline hunter. A former magazine editor, she is now a freelance journalist and author, writing about spirituality, travel, homes and gardens for magazines and newspapers. She is the author of 'Beyond the Footpath: mindful adventures for modern pilgrims' (Piatkus, 2019) and 'Sacred Places: where to found wonder in the world' (Aster, 2020).
Discovering Seeds 4 Harnessing the Magic 8 What You Need 14 Garlic 18 Lemon Balm 19 Sweet Cicely 20 Catmint 21 Mint 22 Dill 23 Collecting Seeds 24 Lemon Verbena 26 Lovage 27 Woad 28 Apple 29 Purslane 30 Pennyroyal 31 Fenugreek 32 Fennel 33 Caraway 34 Pumpkin 35 Make a Herb Garden 36 Black Mustard 38 Vervain 39 Valerian 40 Thyme 41 Summer Savory 42 Motherwort 43 Harvesting and Preserving Herbs 44 Soapwort 46 Wormwood 47 Parsley 48 Bay 49 Basil 50 Ragwort 51 Chamomile 52 Hyssop 53 The Joy of Compost 54 Rue 56 Sage 57 Sweet Woodruff 58 Rosemary 59 Feverfew 60 Oak 61 Devil's Bit Scabious 62 Herb Robert 63 Drying Flowers and Seed Heads 64 Eyebright 66 Great Yellow Gentian 67 Holly 68 Wild Cherry 69 Agrimony 70 Betony 71 White Clover 72 Mistletoe 73 Gardening by the Moon 74 Marsh mallow 76 Teasel 77 Milk Thistle 78 Wild Strawberry 79 Hawthorn 80 Elder 81 Wild Bergamot 82 Chicory 83 A Bowl of Scented Loveliness: Potpourri 84 Chickweed 86 Burdock 87 Mugwort 88 Meadowsweet 89 Tansy 90 Dandelion 91 Henbane 92 Hemlock 93 Notions: Magical Makes 94 Comfrey 96 Nettle 97 Larkspur 98 Yew 99 Monkshood 100 Great Mullein 101 Magnolia 102 Marigold 103 Potions: Folk Medicine 104 Hellebore 106 Scarlet Pimpernel 107 Daisy 108 Heartsease 109 Joe Pye Weed 110 Cowslip 111 Tisanes: Healthy, Happy Drinks 112 Lesser Periwinkle 114 Myrtle 115 Lavender 116 Honesty 117 Nasturtium 118 Snapdragon 119 Cornflower 120 Amaranth 121 Lotions: Plant Beauty 122 Selfheal 124 Juniper 125 Forget-Me-Not 126 Foxglove 127 St John's Wort 128 Poppy 129 Honeysuckle 130 Sunflower 131 Lady's Mantle 132 Rose 133 Make a Seed Mandala 134 Angelica 136 Yarrow 137 Primrose 138 Nigella 139 Echinacea 140 Borage 141
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