The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers - Hardcover

The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers - Hardcover

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The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers - Hardcover

The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers - Hardcover

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by Rosemary Gladstar (Author)

Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar presents a beautiful keepsake collection of teachings, reflections, and insights on the plant world and herbal healing, featuring diverse voices from the community of herbal teachers and practitioners.

A beloved teacher and leader in the herbal healing world for more than 50 years, Rosemary Gladstar has curated this collection to explore key themes in herbalism, including:

*The sacred teachings of the plants
*The importance of preserving knowledge of the plants' healing properties and the work of herbal healers
*The practices of gardening and gathering herbs in the wild
*The power and passion of the herbal community
*The rich value of living with gratitude and reverence for the Earth, and a deep connection to the plant world.

Many of the quotes are original to this collection, excerpted from Gladstar's private correspondence and conversations. Her narrative voice introduces each theme, and the text is accompanied by stunning photographs and artwork celebrating the beauty and wonder of plants.

Author Biography

Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 50 years. Considered a star figure in the modern herbal movement and often referred to as the "godmother of American herbalism", Rosemary is the author of twelve books including Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide, Herbs for Children's Health, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, Herbal Healing for Women, and Herbal Healing for Men. She is the co-founder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, the Founding President of United Plant Savers, and the co-founder and original formulator of Traditional Medicinal Tea Company.

She is also the author and teacher of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism, which continues to inspire and teach many thousands of students around the world. In 2018 Rosemary was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for her life's work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine. She recently moved from her home at Sage Mountain an herbal retreat center and botanical sanctuary where she lived for 30 years to a smaller haven where she plans to write more, tend to her new gardens, and spend more time with the plants.
Number of Pages: 232
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.32 x 6.37 IN
Publication Date: April 22, 2025

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