FLORAL FOLKLORE

Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as Deadman s Bellows And what is the true meaning of a rose Humans have given meanings and stories to plants and flowers for thousands of years whether they re myths about Ancient Greek Gods who pecked out the eyes of anyone who dared move the sacred but thorny Peony plant or 19th century superstitions of how flowers could foreshadow love life or death After reading Floral Folklore you ll never look at a bunch of flowers the same way again Brought to life with enchanting full color illustrations of the plants flowers and visiting creatures the book explains the origins of the folklore behind each plant and offers a beautiful ritual to help you better connect with the teaching each plant has to offer This is the perfect gift for foragers gardeners and budding horticulturists looking to develop their knowledge of plants beyond the exterior From the old wives tale that sage thrives in the garden of a woman who rules her household and husband