Bud, Blossom, & Leaf: The Magical Herb Gardener's Handbook

I've had this book for some time and hadn't seriously read it till today. Its enjoyable, practical, and well organized. For those looking for more--and for the author to do ALL the work for you, look elsewhere. This is a witch's garden at its simpliest, something I prefer. Who has time for more? The spells and chants are simple, to the point, and yes there are other books out there that are more in depth, but for me... gardening, harvesting and using plants and herbs in my daily magical life IS simple. If you want the plot of a garden, or indept herbal/plant usage, I suggest Cunningham, Rodale's Herbs, or Garden Witchery.

It is one that I reference many times a week. Not only is it written and illustrated in an easy to use format, but it very thorough. Bud, Blossom, & Leaf reminds me how important Goddess is in the gifts she gives us, whether it be herb, flower, bush, or tree.As you begin to read Bud, Blossom, & Leaf , you gain insight and knowledge of gardening and Spirit, whether you have an indoor or outdoor garden. Would you like a shaped and themed garden? Perhaps a Fairie Garden or maybe you are more interested in a Medicine Wheel Garden for healing. Learn Rituals to bless the gardens and the earth, learn to intertwine them in your daily life.From recipes for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal uses to lessons in how to appease fairies so your gardens grow lush, everything you need is here within these pages. Learn how to predict the weather by using the Moon and the Winds. Learn to enlist the elemental energies to create your own magickal gardens. Become closer to Deity, as you become enlightened in and by the garden.M.L. Benton, Publisher, Echoed Voices. Copyright © November 2001

Dorothy Morrison's Bud, Blossom & Leaf draws unusual connections between Wicca and gardening, and holds the potential to appeal to gardeners as well as spiritual practitioners. From magical garden shapes for different proposes to herb recipes, this is packed with outdoors-oriented information.

Once again, I have found complete trust, and magic in a book by this author. Dorothy Morrison has been an inspiration in all my magickal workings and now she takes me to the garden. D.M. has shown me that magick can be simple and still effective while planting my herbs. I am fairly new to this aspect and this book has brought me right up to par. Anyone who plans to garden and bless their gardens with a pagan flavor, this is THE BOOK! Very well written as always from Morrison and made so I can enjoy as well as learn from it. I would tell anyone interested in pagan gardening to buy a copy of this book. Most excellent. Oceana at the Realm

I cannot state this frankly enough - Dorothy is one AMAZING lady; who has finally written the book I've been looking for. A great, fun read - full of magic, inspiration and education. If the goal is to entertain and inform, she has done it with grace and style - even making me EXTREMELY late for my moving date. I've read quite a few books regarding herbology, magickal herb use and natural home remedies - *nothing* has come close to this. Simply put, I can't wait for my ground to thaw - I've already bought some new herbs and plants for my apartment! Thanks Dorothy for the inspiration.