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As "winter thaw" turns to spring verdure, spiritual gardeners begin sharpening their tools. In Bud, Blossom, & Leaf: The Magical Herb Gardener's Handbook, Dorothy Morrison (In Praise of the Crone) digs through the spiritual side of gardening, offering 125 invocations, rituals, recipes and spells to help readers connect with the spirit of their bit of earth. Morrison's good humor and practical tips make this an entertaining ode to springtime.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"* "Herbs can bring us more relaxation than a session with a massage therapist, more energy than a pound of chocolate, and lift our spirits higher than the most prescribed mood-elevator on the medical market." - author Dorothy Morrison"

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"THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF herb gardening is not the actual planting-it's the decision to dig in the Earth, get your hands dirty, and let the Creator or Creatrix work through you." Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pot pourri of interesting ideas and good bed time reading..., Jun 6 2004

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This review is from: Bud, Blossom & Leaf: The Magical Herb Gardener's Handbook (Paperback)

Dorothy Morrison's BUD, BLOSSOM & LEAF contains something old, something new and some things borrowed from other gardeners, as well as a good deal of original material based on her own experiences. She combines all these bits of gardening wisdom and lore into a practical but fun book that has more to do with using herbs than growing them. I appreciate the old bits, such as being reminded of the multiple uses of Chamomile, a natural antibiotic remedy and a soothing balm, and new information seldom found in gardening books - such as how to make wine from excess fruit and other plant materials. The best part of her book is entitled "Mother Nature's Household" where Ms Morrison offers ideas and suggestions for everything from 'Cleaning with Herbs' to 'Herbal Beauty'. She includes recipes for products for the bath and boudoir, as well as the kitchen.

If you are a new gardener, you will probably want to purchase another gardening book that goes into greater depth concerning the care and feeding (growing) of herbs, as Ms Morrison's discussion of gardening techniques is directed to the experienced gardener and, not the novice. There are a number of herbal gardening books on the market, for example Rodale'S ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HERBS, which is a good place to begin to learn more about herbs. Herbs are generally annuals (Basil, balms, Borage) or perennials (Lavender, Artemisia, Echinacea) so bed preparation is similar to that undertaken for flower gardening. However, every experienced gardener knows not all flowers have the same requirements. For example, if you are going to raise lavender, it helps to know that it prefers dry alkaline growing conditions. Like most flowers, most herbs require lots of sun (many come from the Mediterranean), so you'll have better luck growing herbs on a sunny balcony, than in a shady moist location.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertainment and information all in one book!, Mar 20 2004

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I absolutly loved this book! It covers every possible aspect of growing a successful herb garden, from ground preperation to how to get the herbs ready for winter, and the information can even be used for a flower garden.

I probably read the entire book in about 3 days because of the entertaining way Dorothy Morrison wrote this book, and it was more like reading a favorite novel. Even if you are not in to Magick, this will prove an excellent read for gardening beginners or anyone just looking to start a successful garden. I would recomment this to anyone and give it 5 stars!

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4.0 out of 5 stars For the novice or for entertainment, Oct 10 2003

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For the novice, I gave it 4 stars. This book would give you a good start on the love of growing herbs.

For those who were hoping for an in depth study on magical gardening, I'd have to sadly give it 1 star. I already have quite a library regarding gardening and herbs, and I was really expecting something more in-depth, something more serious. There are a lot of "rituals" and "spells" in this book, but they are either no-brainers for me (like a garden blessing ritual) or they are really just tried-and-true folk remedies revamped into a Wiccan spell.

Perhaps this book would have connected better with someone who was also in the novice stage of Witchcraft as well?

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