Kew - Witch's Garden: Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine

The Witch's Garden is a book that explores over 50 of the world's most powerful, harmful, legendary, and storied plants, documenting the beliefs and rituals surrounding the natural world. It is illustrated with pages from herbals held in the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and botanical illustrations and archival images depicting magic and mayhem.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

The Witch's Garden is a captivating exploration of over 50 of the world's most powerful, harmful, legendary, and storied plants. From the haunting screams of the mandrake to the soothing effects of St. John's Wort, to using seaweed to predict the weather, creating salves for broken hearts, sore heads, protection from evil spirits, and even the promise of immortality, this book delves into the rich tapestry of botanical magic. Throughout thousands of years, wise women, apothecaries, witches, and herbalists have cultivated plants with apparent mystical properties, forming a tradition that continues to captivate our imagination. The Witch's Garden weaves together a narrative that explores our folkloric fascination with these extraordinary plants, documenting the beliefs and rituals that surround the natural world. Illustrated with stunning pages from herbals held in the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as well as botanical illustrations and archival images that evoke a sense of magic and mayhem, this book beautifully captures the bewitching nature of mysterious plants. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a curious explorer, The Witch's Garden is a must-read for anyone who seeks to deepen their understanding of the power and allure of these extraordinary botanical specimens.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 217 x 157 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787394360