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Witch's Orchard
The magic and folklore of fruit, nuts and nature's sweet harvest
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The magical use of edible plants - from the orchard and vineyard to the fig pit and hedgerow - is a tale as old as time. From Persephone's pomegranates in ancient Greek myth to dragon fruit being born of the mythical creature's fiery breath, and from...
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Description
The magical use of edible plants - from the orchard and vineyard to the fig pit and hedgerow - is a tale as old as time.
From Persephone's pomegranates in ancient Greek myth to dragon fruit being born of the mythical creature's fiery breath, and from hazel trees growing at the end of the world to breaking fast with dates, almost every ingredient in an ancient or modern orchard has been said to have powerful properties.
Featuring over 60 species, with dozens of fascinating entries from around the world, this informative and entertaining gift book is the latest in Kew's esoteric Witch's Garden series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035438808
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Illustration: Over 100 colour illustrations
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 214.0mm
Weight: 580g
Pages: 208
About the Author
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.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.Also by Sandra Lawrence
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