{"product_id":"enchanted-plants-by-varla-a-ventura-9781578638604","title":"Enchanted Plants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuided by fairy folk and Ventura's own botanical wisdom, this book is an enchanting walk on the path of green magic and folklore.\u003c\/strong\u003e — Coby Michael, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Poison Path Herbal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom fairy tales to your garden, \u003cem\u003eEnchanted Plants\u003c\/em\u003e is an illustrated treasure trove of the lore and magic in the kingdom of plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of the poison garden where plants both alluring and life-saving intertwine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre, Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant's legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don't forget your scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnchanted Plants\u003c\/em\u003e is arranged by general environment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ecultivated plants and edibles;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003etoxic plants;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emeadowlands;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ethe woods;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emarshes and swamps; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003etropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains a cultivated selection of plants, arranged alphabetically by popular common name, with additional information including botanical name, common names, folklore, ethnobotanical properties, magical and occult properties, and modern usage if applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854475645164,"sku":"9781578638604","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781578638604.jpg?v=1759243891","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/enchanted-plants-by-varla-a-ventura-9781578638604","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}