The Generosity of Plants - Rosemary Gladstar

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.