{"product_id":"the-generosity-of-plants-shared-wisdom-from-the-community-of-herb-lovers","title":"The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is an exquisite collection of quotes by herbalists and others that reminds us we are intricately woven together within Nature. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Generosity of Plants \u003c\/i\u003eis a beautiful book that reveals the truth of our kinship and brings solace to my soul in these challenging times.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobin 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeb Soule, founder of Avena Botanicals and author of Healing Herbs for Women, How to Move Like a Gardener, and The Healing Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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 ( \n\u003ci\u003eHerbs for Children's Health\u003c\/i\u003e) 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.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJiling Lin, L.Ac., Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Artist, and host of Herbal Radio's \"Tea Talks with Jiling\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosemary Gladstar \u003c\/b\u003ehas 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 \u003ci\u003eRosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHerbs for Children's Health\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, Herbal Healing for Women\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHerbal Healing for Men\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Rosemary Gladstar is such a special person and a gift to Mother Earth. She has an intuitive knowledge of plants and their properties, and is someone I turn to for advice. \n\u003cbr\u003e She has created a magnificent book sharing the wisdom of plants that will bring joy to the reader and to the world.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrant Secunda, shaman, healer and traditional ceremonial leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"What we carry and what we share has power and potency. Just open to a page and feel the glimmer of inspiration.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargi Flint, author of The Practicing Herbalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is a beautiful celebration of the plant world and the herbalists who love it--thoughtful, uplifting, and brimming with wisdom. As I flipped through the pages, I couldn't stop sending quotes to friends!\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosalee de la Forêt, herbal teacher and author of Alchemy of Herbs and coauthor of Wild Remedies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rosemary Gladstar has created a portal into the consciousness of plants. \u003ci\u003eThe Generosity of Plants\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLia Chavez Founder, Hildegaard Haute Botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is a book to dip into again and again, to sip and savor, to browse and be delighted by. I have had it on my breakfast table for a week now, and I open a page at random each morning and take a thought for the day. This week the book has given me a day thinking of compassion, a day thinking of beauty and a day thinking of awe and wonder. This is big medicine in a small book. Rosemary has drawn together inspirational and profound comments from herb lovers around the world, extolling the magic of plants and encouraging us all to believe in their healing powers and to pursue the path of the herbalist.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChanchal Cabrera, MSc, FNIMH, RH(AHG), author of Holistic Cancer Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Rosemary once again shows up for all of us but in such a timely and inspirational form. This gem of a book can be picked up at any moment throughout the day and bring that deep connection to nature that is the medicine of this moment.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKat Maier, Sacred Plant Traditions, author of Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A collection of inspirational poetry, quotes, plant profiles, and knowledge that gardeners and writers of all experience levels can enjoy... A creative collection of art. Its visually stunning pages, intricate designs, magical font styles, and beautiful plant photography offers an almost scrapbook-like effect.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCollecting Words That Connect Us \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat Unites Us: \u003c\/b\u003eThe Sacred Teachings of the Plants \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGathering: \u003c\/b\u003eReflections on gathering plants and wildcrafting, along with learning, gathering together, and gathering knowledge \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreserving: \u003c\/b\u003eThe importance of preserving and conserving plants, along with preserving our herbal heritage \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSharing: \u003c\/b\u003eThe value of sharing the bounty of herbs and herbal knowledge \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverence for the Earth: \u003c\/b\u003eReflections on our connection to the plant world \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHonoring Our Elders: \u003c\/b\u003eTributes to the teachings and voices of the ancestors, both plant and human \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGardening: \u003c\/b\u003eThe experience and rewards of creating backyard botanical sanctuaries \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtecting: \u003c\/b\u003eThe importance of protecting the practice of herbalism and preserving the freedom to make health choices \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOn Being an Herbalist: \u003c\/b\u003eCelebrating the life work of the herbalist \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Circle of Generosity \n\u003cbr\u003e Featured Voices \n\u003cbr\u003e In Gratitude \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRenowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar presents a beautiful keepsake collection of teachings, reflections, and insights on the plant world and herbal healing, featuring diverse voices from the community of herbal teachers and practitioners. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A beloved teacher and leader in the herbal healing world for more than 50 years, Rosemary Gladstar has curated this collection to explore key themes in herbalism, including: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e *The sacred teachings of the plants \n\u003cbr\u003e *The importance of preserving knowledge of the plants' healing properties and the work of herbal healers \n\u003cbr\u003e *The practices of gardening and gathering herbs in the wild \n\u003cbr\u003e *The power and passion of the herbal community \n\u003cbr\u003e *The rich value of living with gratitude and reverence for the Earth, and a deep connection to the plant world. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many of the quotes are original to this collection, excerpted from Gladstar's private correspondence and conversations. Her narrative voice introduces each theme, and the text is accompanied by stunning photographs and artwork celebrating the beauty and wonder of plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2025 pg. 42 (EAN 9781635869026, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladstar, Rosemary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Storey Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-04-22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Nature \/ Plants \/ General|Mind, Body, Spirit \/ Inspiration \u0026amp; Personal Growth|Gardening \/ Edible \u0026amp; Medicinal \/ Herbs|Social Science \/ Human Geography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Gladstar, Rosemary|Plants|Herbs|Flowers|Quotations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781635869026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781635869026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Storey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403015942425,"sku":"SP-9781635869026","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781635869026_spiral.png?v=1779004316","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-generosity-of-plants-shared-wisdom-from-the-community-of-herb-lovers","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}