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1. Sandra , Lawrence
2. Lucille , Clerc

Gärten der Literatur

Ein reich bebilderter Rundgang durch ikonische Gärten aus Romanen, Märchen und Poesie: von Burnetts geheimem Garten über Carroll, du Maurier und Calvino bis zu Borges und Agatha Christie. Sandra Lawrence führt kenntnisreich durch Motive, Orte und Epochen, Lucille Clerc setzt sie kunstvoll in Szene - ein Geschenk für Literatur- und Gartenfans.

1. Royal Botanic Gardens , Kew
2. Sandra , Lawrence

Witch's Orchard

A beautiful folk history of the weird and wonderful orchard, from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the author of Witch's Garden.READERS' PRAISE FOR THE WITCH'S GARDEN SERIES: "This book is a thing of beauty" "Quirky and very informative... What a gem!" "Very readable with fabulous pictures" "A must for anyone interested in folklore, herbalism or botanical art" "What a gorgeous, erudite, evocative book" ¿Welcome to the witch's orchard, where vampire melons and hedgerow fairy forts meet lucky lemons and poisoned apples - but before you take a bite, discover the magic (both good and evil) within the delicious fruits you'll find... From the blood-soaked mythology of the pomegranate and wild cherry medicine to haunted walnut trees and talking papayas, Witch's Orchard is a gorgeously illustrated cornucopia of over 60 plant species. Dip in and discover: The Fragrant Grove Orchard Lore The Berry Cage The Nut Walk The Olive Grove, the Vineyard and the Fig Pit The Hedgerow Forager The Enchantment of Heat, Sun and the Heavens The Orchard Year The Cunning Woman's Still Room The Dark Mirror The Cornucopia With 100 beautiful images depicting esoteric beliefs from around the world as well as botanical illustrations from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this is a captivating collection of orchard lore. Beautifully written by folklore and botany author Sandra Lawrence - author of Witch's Garden, The Magic of Mushrooms and Witch's Forest - and created with experts at Kew, this fascinating book is an eclectic guide to the folk history of the orchard.

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A Magical Guide to Forests

Madame Volare, apothecarist and witch extraordinaire invites you to be her apprentice and learn about the world's most magical trees.For centuries, our ancestors looked to trees not just for shelter but for healing and pure magic. From towering bamboo to sturdy oaks, this is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating exploration of more than fifty of the world's most magical trees, their uses, folklore and history.Respect and marvel at the pure magic of the natural world and how you can harness its power for your own health and happiness.

1. Sandra , Lawrence

Literary Gardens

1. Sandra , Lawrence

A Magical Guide to Plants

A Magical Guide to Plants is a beautifully illustrated and fascinating exploration of more than fifty of the world's most magical plants, their uses, folklore and history, for nature-mad children aged 8+.

1. Royal Botanic Gardens , Kew
2. Sandra , Lawrence

The Psychedelic Garden

Take a trip into the world of hallucinogenic plants in this latest addition to Kew's Witch's Garden series. From ancient ayahuasca rituals in the Amazon to substance-fuelled partying in the Summer of Love, psychoactive plants have been used for thousands of years for everything from shamanic ceremonies to staying awake. The Psychedelic Garden is a fascinating exploration of these incredible species that, for centuries, have helped shape the way we see the world. With expert text and gorgeous botanical illustrations from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this mind-expanding book delves into the folklore, cultural history and botanical background of these remarkable plants.