Sandra Lawrence

Witch's Orchard

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ISBN: 9781035438808
Author : Sandra Lawrence
Published: 2026
Publisher: Welbeck
Number of pages: 208
Language: English
Format: Hardback
Format: 214×152

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The orchard is a supernatural place, where spirit and sweetness meet. From the blood-soaked mythology of the pomegranate and wild cherry medicine to haunted walnut trees and talking papayas, the history of fragrant groves is filled with stories. Witch's Orchard is a cornucopia of over 60 plant species, with esoteric images depicting beliefs from around the world accompanied by botanical illustrations from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Discover traditions from hedgerow fairy forts to vampire melons in this captivating collection of orchard lore.From folklore and plant writer Sandra Lawrence - author of Witch's Garden, The Magic of Mushrooms and Witch's Forest - and created with experts at Kew, this fascinating guide to the folk history of the orchard is an eclectic journey taking in everything from poisoned apples to sacred fruits bats.

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