The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers

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"This is an exquisite collection of quotes by herbalists and others that reminds us we are intricately woven together within Nature. The Generosity of Plants is a beautiful book that reveals the truth of our kinship and brings solace to my soul in these challenging times."-- Robin Rose Bennett, author of Healing Magic, The Gift of Healing Herbs, A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom, and A Young Green Witch's Guide to Plant Magic

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"Rosemary herself embodies Generosity. She is one of the most devoted and supportive plant loving visionaries, teachers, and authors I know. May this book be found in school libraries, medical care waiting rooms, botanical garden shops and kitchen tables everywhere. It is full of beauty, inspiration and timeless wisdom."-- Deb Soule, founder of Avena Botanicals and author of Healing Herbs for Women, How to Move Like a Gardener, and The Healing Garden

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"This charming collection offers plant lovers a place to go for practical advice, herbal remedies, and meditation, focusing on being more present and connected to the natural world. Herbs and chapters are supported by quotes from well-known herbalists, writers, poets, scientists, Indigenous people, and others. For example, Georgia O'Keeffe, Barack Obama, Kiva Rose Hardin, and Gertrude Jekyll are just a few of the names. An eminent herbalist with 50 years of experience, Gladstar ( Herbs for Children's Health) provides thought-provoking questions that will compel readers to ruminate about herbs and their usefulness. Her book's photographs are beautiful enough to stand on their own...A lovely little book for plant and quotation lovers that's designed for meditative enjoyment."-- Library Journal

Review Quotes:
"This book feels like a warm hug from Rosemary and our herbal ancestors and plantcestors, reminding me of the beauty of plants, the power of community, and my own small but mighty place in this circle, how we are raindrops in a vast ocean-- each action, however tiny, matters." -- Jiling Lin, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Artist, and host of Herbal Radio's "Tea Talks with Jiling"

Biographical Note:

Rosemary Gladstar has been practicing, living, learning, teaching, and writing about herbs for over 50 years. Considered a star figure in the modern herbal movement and often referred to as the "godmother of American herbalism", Gladstar is the author of twelve books, including Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide, Herbs for Children's Health, Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, Herbal Healing for Women, and Herbal Healing for Men. She is the cofounder and former director of both The International Herb Symposium and The New England Women's Herbal Conference, the founding president of United Plant Savers, and the cofounder of and original tea-blend formulator for Traditional Medicinals. She is also the author and teacher of the popular home study course, The Science and Art of Herbalism, which continues to inspire and teach many thousands of students around the world. In 2018, Gladstar was awarded an honorary doctorate for her life's work from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine.

"Rosemary Gladstar has created a portal into the consciousness of plants. The Generosity of Plants reveals the profound intelligence and healing capacity of botanical beings, transforming our understanding of herbalism into a deep, reciprocal dialogue with Nature's wisdom. With decades of intimate communion with the plant world, Gladstar illuminates the sacred interconnectedness that pulses beneath every leaf and root. This is an essential text for those seeking healing that transcends the physical--a healing rooted in respect, wonder, and a radical understanding of Nature's sentience."

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 42 (EAN 9781635869026, Hardcover)