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Infusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.

From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don't forget your scissors.

Plants and flowers touch us in many ways – both through their appearance and their scent. Plant water, also known as hydrosols, preserves these flowers and their scent and can thus be called the soul of the plants. The plant waters of various flowers have very different effects on our body and mind. In this guide to plant waters, you will learn exactly how to use each flower to achieve health, healing, or relaxation. Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and explore the soul of the plants!

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed but know little to nothing about the nature of the nutrients involved or how they get into plants. Teaming with Nutrients explains how nutrients move into plants and what both macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients do once inside. It shows organic gardeners how to provide these essentials.

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in America In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a...

As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and this audio edition will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.

Nutrition scientist and gastronome Dr. P. K. Newby provides a sweeping overview of the many interrelationships between humans, land, and food. Newby examines topics including key nutrition concepts behind good eating; the technology, biology, and psychology of food choices; how diet affects our health and environment; and evidence-based tips for creating lasting behavior change. At the same time, Newby debunks popular myths and food folklore, challenging listeners to "learn, unlearn, and relearn" the fundamentals of nutrition at the heart of a health-giving diet.

Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides listeners with an extensive tour into their workings.

Discover hearty, delicious and easy-to-make plant-based recipes, and learn the simple tips for adding essential nutrients to your meals to improve your energy, immune system and overall health. Ocean Robbins, founder and CEO of the Food Revolution Network, and Nichole Dandrea-Russert, dietitian...

Explore humanity's fascination with death through sixty poisonous plants and how they have affected history, magic, warfare, art, and more. Dispatching people with poisonous plants isn't just an Agatha Christie plot—it began thousands of years ago and continues to this day. Deadly Fascination presents sixty profiles divided into five themes, from classic killers to frightful fungi.

Claire Delish explores plant-based eating from ancient civilizations and Buddhist monks through the vegetarian movement to today's mainstream revolution. Discover how Egyptian pyramid builders thrived on lentils, Gandhi influenced plant-based ethics, and Dr. Michael Greger's daily dozen guides whole-food eating. Master crave-worthy recipes including chickpea flour omelets with black salt, cauliflower buffalo wings with cashew blue cheese, and aquafaba chocolate mousse with detailed techniques transforming plants from bland to spectacular. Tour the world's finest plant-based restaurants from ...

Summer Rayne Oakes, an urban houseplant expert and environmental scientist, is the icon of wellness-minded millennials who want to bring nature indoors, according to a New York Times profile. Summer has managed to grow 1,000 houseplants in her Brooklyn apartment (and they're thriving!) Her...

In short, practical episodes, the Plant-Based Mennonite, a podcast of Dwelling & Dish, offers gentle guidance on Christian stewardship of the body through whole-food plant-centered nutrition and sustainable lifestyle habits. Each episode invites you to approach health not as perfection or control, but as faithful care - honoring the body as the sacred dwelling of the Holy Spirit through everyday choices at the table and in daily life. Blending biblical wisdom, nutritional science, and practical encouragement, I help you take small, actionable steps to improve your long-term health and wellness...

Take a wander through Adam’s garden as he reflects on the plants that have shaped his life. The scents of the rosemary and thyme lining the garden path instantly welcome you to what follows: a wildflower meadow, an ornamental kitchen garden, a shady courtyard, terrace and borders, gravel...

The Plant Powered Collective Podcast helps women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond live vibrantly and nourish boldly. Hosted by integrative nutrition coach Lori Willinski, each episode blends science-backed nutrition with approachable strategies for hormone balance, energy, and healthy aging. Rooted in lifestyle medicine and personalized coaching, Lori shares her story of thriving on plants since age 14 and managing autoimmune disease with nutrition. Discover how a plant powered lifestyle fuels not only your health, but also your leadership and your future self.

We are living at a crossroads. Modern medicine can perform miracles — yet chronic disease continues to rise. Millions live with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders that steal energy and hope. The Plant Based Support Podcast exists to change that.Hosted by physician and former aerospace engineer Dr. Niki Davis, this podcast explores how food, lifestyle, and community can prevent, treat, and even reverse many of today’s most common chronic diseases. Each episode blends credible science with real-life stories—from world-class experts in lifestyle ...

Whether you are keto, low-carb, carb liberal, vegan, or occasionally all of the above, Plant-Forward Keto brings an array of options and flexible meal plans to go beyond the diet and embrace your love of food!

Plants Vs. Meat is a groundbreaking podcast that dives into the heart of one of today's most passionate debates: veganism versus an omnivore diet. Hosted by Bryan Dennstedt, a fervent advocate for plant-based living and the visionary behind the Real Men Eat Plants network, this show brings a unique and engaging approach to discussing dietary choices. Far from the contentious battles you might expect, Plants Vs. Meat is a platform for friendly, informative debates that shine a light on the myriad perspectives surrounding plant-based and meat-inclusive diets.Each episode of Plants Vs. Meat ...

Plant Based On Fire is a pioneering podcast that serves as inspiration for entrepreneurs and innovators within the flourishing plant-based industry. Hosted by Bryan Dennstedt, this series is a vibrant showcase of the minds and businesses propelling the plant-powered revolution forward. Through engaging interviews and insightful discussions, listeners are offered an exclusive look into the successes, challenges, and breakthroughs of plant-based entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned business owner in the vegan market or an aspiring entrepreneur, Plant Based On Fire provides the inspiration...