The Generosity of Plants

Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers

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By Rosemary Gladstar

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Renowned 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. 

A beloved teacher and leader in the herbal healing world for more than 50 years, Rosemary Gladstar has curated this collection of her favorite teachings and reflections from a wide range of plant lovers and herbal teachers. The many featured voices explore key themes in herbalism, including: the sacred teachings of the plants; the importance of preserving knowledge of the plants' healing properties and the work of herbal healers; the practices of gardening and gathering herbs in the wild; the power and passion of the herbal community; and the rich value of living with gratitude and reverence for the Earth and a deep connection to the plant world. Many of the quotes are original to this collection, excerpted from Gladstar's private correspondence and conversations. Her narrative voice runs through the book, introducing each theme, and the text is accompanied by stunning photographs and artwork celebrating the beauty and wonder of plants. 

On Sale
Apr 22, 2025
Page Count
232 pages
Publisher
Storey
ISBN-13
9781635869026

Rosemary Gladstar

Rosemary Gladstar

About the Author

Rosemary Gladstar is the best-selling author of nine books including Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, Herbs for Children’s Health, and Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, which draw on her 40-plus years of experience studying and teaching about the healing properties of herbs. She is a world-renowned educator, activist, and entrepreneur, the creator of the most highly regarded herbal studies course, The Science & Art of Herbalism, and the founding director of Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary, the International Herb Symposium, and the New England Women’s Herbal Conference. Gladstar is founding president of United Plant Savers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and preservation of native American herbs. She was the original formulator for Traditional Medicinal herbal teas and has led herbal educational adventures around the world. She is the recipient of an honorary doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and serves on the board of the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine and The National Health Freedom Coalition. She lives in Vermont. 

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