The Lovers' Garden (eBook)

Plants and romance in culture, myth and folklore
Artikelnummer: 978-1-0354-4914-9
Einband: Adobe Digital Editions
Verfügbarkeit: Noch nicht erschienen, Juni 2027
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From Valentine's offerings to aphrodisiacs, love philtres and symbols of everlasting love, the romantic gifts of plants have forever been harnessed in the pursuit of love.

Fantasy and folklore are rich with the role flowers, fruits and herbs play in our love lives - with plants and affairs of the heart always being intertwined. Whether used by unrequited admirers brewing potions or brides carrying bouquets to symbolise lifelong passion, discover over 60 enchanting species in The Lovers' Garden - with author Sandra Lawrence sharing the illuminating and surprising traditions and stories behind the plants of love, accompanied by esoteric illustrations, and beautiful botanical artwork from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

From the queenly romance of the rose to the secret language of flowers, orange blossom for a handfasting, the dark romance of love curses, horny goat weed for amorous lovers and wild bergamot love medicine, plants have been busy making love happen since time immemorial.

Fall for this distinctive and charming history from the author behind Witch's Garden and The Magic of Mushrooms.

From Valentine's offerings to aphrodisiacs, love philtres and symbols of everlasting love, the romantic gifts of plants have forever been harnessed in the pursuit of love.

Fantasy and folklore are rich with the role flowers, fruits and herbs play in our love lives - with plants and affairs of the heart always being intertwined. Whether used by unrequited admirers brewing potions or brides carrying bouquets to symbolise lifelong passion, discover over 60 enchanting species in The Lovers' Garden - with author Sandra Lawrence sharing the illuminating and surprising traditions and stories behind the plants of love, accompanied by esoteric illustrations, and beautiful botanical artwork from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

From the queenly romance of the rose to the secret language of flowers, orange blossom for a handfasting, the dark romance of love curses, horny goat weed for amorous lovers and wild bergamot love medicine, plants have been busy making love happen since time immemorial.

Fall for this distinctive and charming history from the author behind Witch's Garden and The Magic of Mushrooms.

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VerlagHeadline
EinbandAdobe Digital Editions
Erscheinungsjahr2027
Seitenangabe208 S.
AusgabekennzeichenEnglisch
Abbildungen100 colour and b/w illustrations and photographs
PlattformEPUB
AutorKew, Royal Botanic Gardens / Lawrence, Sandra

Über den Autor Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Author) THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organisation, holding an unrivalled position for its outstanding collections of plants and fungi, artefacts and art, world-class Herbarium as well as its expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development. From its beginnings as a small physic garden in 1759 it has grown to become a top international visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew's 132 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens and iconic glasshouses make it one of the world's best-loved gardens, a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration to all.Sandra Lawrence (Author) Sandra Lawrence has written for all the British broadsheet newspapers and many magazines, including Marie Claire, Britain, British Heritage, The English Garden and Kitchen Garden. Her 19 books mainly focus on history, gardens and folklore; she is probably best known for her biography of horticultural maverick Ellen Willmott, Miss Willmott's Ghosts. She is the author of three other esoteric titles with Kew, which have been translated into 10 languages - Witch's Garden, The Magic of Mushrooms and Witch's Forest. Her website is sandralawrence.com.

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