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The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia: 150 Ingredients for Everyday Witchcraft
Everything you need to know about using plants and herbs for green witchcraftInfusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.150 plant profiles — Find detailed entries for the plants and herbs green witches use the most, including photos, explanations of each plant’s magical properties, and tips for how to grow them yourself.Herb magic in action — Experience the power of plant magic with spells and rituals to try, such as banishing negativity with catnip and clover or building a fairy altar with foxglove and thyme.Embrace your inner witch — Part reference guide and part grimoire, this book of herbs helps you develop your practice by exploring how to set intentions, create a sacred space, and maintain your own garden.Start your own witch’s apothecary and create some everyday magic with this encyclopedia of magical herbs and plants.
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Published July 23, 2024
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July 3, 2025
A decent little encyclopedia, however I wish the entries for each herb were a bit more in-depth.
June 29, 2024
Arc Review:
Overall Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I found this to be a resourceful read with plenty of information. A great guide for beginners in witchy herbs and plants. It was easy to read and the pictures were nice to have.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Overall Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I found this to be a resourceful read with plenty of information. A great guide for beginners in witchy herbs and plants. It was easy to read and the pictures were nice to have.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2024
Thank you to Rowan Morgana and NetGalley for an Advanced Reader Copy of this title!
I am sad to say that I found this book to be 'just okay', after being really excited to read it. I love the idea of having a plant encyclopedia with witchy vibes, and I think the set-up for the book fulfills that idea. he first several chapters of the book have general information about basic gardening and how you can incorporate plants into a pagan/witchy/green spiritual practice, which is fine. The latter portion of the book is the 'encyclopedic' portion, and I just feel like it could have been so much more.
For example, while I feel the book makes a good attempt at alerting the reader to the potential danger of handling and ingesting certain plants throughout the book and puts warning for pet and human safety on each entry, it would have been more helpful to use different fonts, sizes, and colors to mark when plants were deadly for pets but safe for humans, if even touching the plants was hazardous, etc. I also felt that the images used for plants could have been more front-and-center - each entry contained one photograph of a flowered plant, but there was quite a bit of space left on each page that could have been used to show multiple cultivars, budding plants, seeds, etc. in a way that was both informative and aesthetically pleasing.
Overall, I think this guide is okay as a jumping off point for those who might want to learn more about the practice of green magic, but it cannot stand alone as a reference guide, which is something I look for in deciding to add a book to my limited space. I appreciate that the author gives many resources she used at the end of the book for those who may want to know more, and I may refer to these in the future. I will not likely buy this book for myself.
I am sad to say that I found this book to be 'just okay', after being really excited to read it. I love the idea of having a plant encyclopedia with witchy vibes, and I think the set-up for the book fulfills that idea. he first several chapters of the book have general information about basic gardening and how you can incorporate plants into a pagan/witchy/green spiritual practice, which is fine. The latter portion of the book is the 'encyclopedic' portion, and I just feel like it could have been so much more.
For example, while I feel the book makes a good attempt at alerting the reader to the potential danger of handling and ingesting certain plants throughout the book and puts warning for pet and human safety on each entry, it would have been more helpful to use different fonts, sizes, and colors to mark when plants were deadly for pets but safe for humans, if even touching the plants was hazardous, etc. I also felt that the images used for plants could have been more front-and-center - each entry contained one photograph of a flowered plant, but there was quite a bit of space left on each page that could have been used to show multiple cultivars, budding plants, seeds, etc. in a way that was both informative and aesthetically pleasing.
Overall, I think this guide is okay as a jumping off point for those who might want to learn more about the practice of green magic, but it cannot stand alone as a reference guide, which is something I look for in deciding to add a book to my limited space. I appreciate that the author gives many resources she used at the end of the book for those who may want to know more, and I may refer to these in the future. I will not likely buy this book for myself.
July 22, 2024
Book Review: ‘The Green Witch’s Herb & Plant Encyclopedia – 150 Ingredients for Everyday Witchcraft’* by Rowan Morgana
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Release Date: 23rd July, 2024
About the Author
Rowan is a practicing witch, Wiccan Priestess, coven sister, and Crone and Craft Elder who specialises in writing spells and rituals. She is known online through her website sacredwicca.com and @morganamagickspell on instagram. Rowan’s other books include: ‘Modern Wicca’ and ‘The Solitary Wicca Guide’.
About the Book
“Infusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft Encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.
150 PLANT PROFILES Find detailed entries for the plants and herbs green witches use the most, including photos, explanations of each plant’s magical properties, and tips for how to grow them yourself.
HERBAL MAGIC IN ACTION Experience the power of plant magic with spells and rituals to try, such as banishing negativity with catnip and clover or building a fairy altar with foxglove and thyme.
HONE YOUR PRACTICE Part reference guide and part grimoire, this books helps you develop your green witch practice by exploring how to set intentions, create a sacred space, and maintain your own garden.”
My Thoughts
Finding the perfect encyclopedia of the magical properties of herbs and plants is the ultimate goal for any witch. Although not exhaustive, The Green Witch’s Encyclopedia… is a great starting point featuring the most commonly used magical ingredients.
Aimed at green witches the first section of the book focuses on introducing you to the practice and giving an overview of working with plants and herbs. The author explores what she believes are the ‘tenets of green witchcraft’, however, they are ideas that all witches will relate to even though, as Rowan states, there are no rules to green witchcraft.
The second section of the book is useful if you are looking to grow and harvest your own plants and herbs for magical use. Rowan details everything you need to know; the dos and don’ts of indoor and outdoor plant care, from watering to harvesting. Although I do grow my own plants and herbs I did find this section quite dry and a little boring. It could be because I am already familiar with most aspects of plant care, or that it was too much like reading a school textbook, but I would have preferred a more personal tone from the author.
Section three provides some magic basics with simple spells and charms. I would consider them very ‘light’ spells that have obvious Wiccan roots. They are good for beginners and are good examples of how spell crafting, particularly with herbs and plants, works.
Obviously it was the latter part of the book; the ‘Magical Plant Profiles’ that I was most interested in. 150 herbs and plants organised alphabetically. Each profile contains all the information you could possible need to work with plants and herbs in your spells or other magical ways. It’s worth reiterating that the profiles focus on the magical properties of the plants rather than medicinal.
Practical information includes: how best to tend to and look after the plant when gardening, the size it can grow to, and safety information such as whether it is edible, toxic, poisonous or safe/unsafe for pets. The magical information is invaluable for spell work and includes: the parts of the plants to use, the magical properties, magical amplifiers, (angel, chakra, crystals, tarot card) and other magical details associated with the plant such as: planetary ruler, moon phase, element, zodiac sign, gender, and deity. All things you can use to enhance your spell work.
I particularly liked the small details about the ‘lore’ of the plant which has been drawn from history and folklore.
Last but not least, there is a really useful directory in the back that organises the herbs and plants alphabetically by need. For example if you’re looking for something to help with divination then you can find a list of relevant herbs and their page number. This is not something I have come across before and it is great for reference. It’s a quick and easy way to find ingredients that will suit your spell intentions and requirements.
*Book gifted by the publisher.
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Release Date: 23rd July, 2024
About the Author
Rowan is a practicing witch, Wiccan Priestess, coven sister, and Crone and Craft Elder who specialises in writing spells and rituals. She is known online through her website sacredwicca.com and @morganamagickspell on instagram. Rowan’s other books include: ‘Modern Wicca’ and ‘The Solitary Wicca Guide’.
About the Book
“Infusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth. This green witchcraft Encyclopedia explores the most essential magical plants, offering you a complete resource for safely growing, foraging, harvesting, and using everything from aloe to valerian. Discover greater harmony with nature as you harness the natural energy of plants to create healing and balance in your life.
150 PLANT PROFILES Find detailed entries for the plants and herbs green witches use the most, including photos, explanations of each plant’s magical properties, and tips for how to grow them yourself.
HERBAL MAGIC IN ACTION Experience the power of plant magic with spells and rituals to try, such as banishing negativity with catnip and clover or building a fairy altar with foxglove and thyme.
HONE YOUR PRACTICE Part reference guide and part grimoire, this books helps you develop your green witch practice by exploring how to set intentions, create a sacred space, and maintain your own garden.”
My Thoughts
Finding the perfect encyclopedia of the magical properties of herbs and plants is the ultimate goal for any witch. Although not exhaustive, The Green Witch’s Encyclopedia… is a great starting point featuring the most commonly used magical ingredients.
Aimed at green witches the first section of the book focuses on introducing you to the practice and giving an overview of working with plants and herbs. The author explores what she believes are the ‘tenets of green witchcraft’, however, they are ideas that all witches will relate to even though, as Rowan states, there are no rules to green witchcraft.
The second section of the book is useful if you are looking to grow and harvest your own plants and herbs for magical use. Rowan details everything you need to know; the dos and don’ts of indoor and outdoor plant care, from watering to harvesting. Although I do grow my own plants and herbs I did find this section quite dry and a little boring. It could be because I am already familiar with most aspects of plant care, or that it was too much like reading a school textbook, but I would have preferred a more personal tone from the author.
Section three provides some magic basics with simple spells and charms. I would consider them very ‘light’ spells that have obvious Wiccan roots. They are good for beginners and are good examples of how spell crafting, particularly with herbs and plants, works.
Obviously it was the latter part of the book; the ‘Magical Plant Profiles’ that I was most interested in. 150 herbs and plants organised alphabetically. Each profile contains all the information you could possible need to work with plants and herbs in your spells or other magical ways. It’s worth reiterating that the profiles focus on the magical properties of the plants rather than medicinal.
Practical information includes: how best to tend to and look after the plant when gardening, the size it can grow to, and safety information such as whether it is edible, toxic, poisonous or safe/unsafe for pets. The magical information is invaluable for spell work and includes: the parts of the plants to use, the magical properties, magical amplifiers, (angel, chakra, crystals, tarot card) and other magical details associated with the plant such as: planetary ruler, moon phase, element, zodiac sign, gender, and deity. All things you can use to enhance your spell work.
I particularly liked the small details about the ‘lore’ of the plant which has been drawn from history and folklore.
Last but not least, there is a really useful directory in the back that organises the herbs and plants alphabetically by need. For example if you’re looking for something to help with divination then you can find a list of relevant herbs and their page number. This is not something I have come across before and it is great for reference. It’s a quick and easy way to find ingredients that will suit your spell intentions and requirements.
*Book gifted by the publisher.
May 29, 2025
What a fun resource. I’m not looking to become a witch anytime soon but the illustrations piqued my interest and I was surprised to see this chock full of information - many of these “magical” plants are weeds and perennials and I appreciated other ways they can be used. The author even includes some indigenous people’s methods of using plants which was great.
August 24, 2024
I really like how this book is not just a simple list of plants and their properties like you find it included it most introduction books on witchcraft. There are short chapters about plant magic, creating a magical garden space (including basic garden care like pruning and fertilizing), 20 useful starter plants for green witches, and also spells and rituals. I appreciated the information regarding drying/preserving and storage!
The plant profiles themselves are very short and I couldn’t help but think that sometimes, a few properties or correspondences were missing. I also would have liked a few more practical examples of how to use the plant each time. I have a few other plant encyclopedias and see myself reaching for those over this one when I need more details.
Thank you, Callisto Publishing, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley! All opinions are my own.
The plant profiles themselves are very short and I couldn’t help but think that sometimes, a few properties or correspondences were missing. I also would have liked a few more practical examples of how to use the plant each time. I have a few other plant encyclopedias and see myself reaching for those over this one when I need more details.
Thank you, Callisto Publishing, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley! All opinions are my own.
July 24, 2024
Book Review: The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia by Rowan Morgana
Rating: 4 Stars
As someone who is interested in the craft of green witchery, I was eager to dive into The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia: 150 Ingredients for Everyday Witchcraft by Rowan Morgana. This book struck me as a treasure trove of information that seamlessly blends education with practicality, making it an essential read for both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Morgana’s encyclopedia is not just another reference book filled with dry facts; it serves as a guide for tapping into the powerful connection we can have with Mother Earth through the use of plants and herbs. With detailed profiles of 150 magical plants, readers will find everything they need to know about growing, foraging, and utilizing these natural allies in their witchcraft. The entries include beautiful photographs, explanations of each plant's magical properties, and practical tips on how to cultivate them in your own garden.
Notably, the book goes beyond merely listing herbs; it provides actionable steps for integrating these plant allies into your practice. Whether you’re looking to banish negativity with catnip or create a fairy altar using foxglove, Morgana offers beginner-friendly rituals to enrich your spiritual journey. Additionally, sections on setting intentions and maintaining a sacred space make this book a comprehensive resource for cultivating your own magical apothecary.
I found The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia to be an incredibly resourceful read filled with plenty of useful information. As someone who has explored various books on this topic, I was genuinely impressed by Morgana's approach. The writing style is easy to digest, making it accessible for those just starting their journey into witchy herbs and plants. The beautiful photographs throughout the book add a layer of inspiration that many similar titles often lack.
One feature that stood out to me was the initial list of herbs designed to help you start growing your magical apothecary. This practical guide sets the perfect tone for beginners who may feel overwhelmed by the vast array of possibilities. Unlike other books that focus solely on encyclopedic listings of herbs, Morgana provides actionable steps to implement plant allies into your practice.
The inclusion of gardening tips for each plant profile makes this encyclopedia even more valuable. It’s clear that Morgana understands the needs of her readers and wants to empower them to cultivate their own green spaces. And the book offers a selection of beginner-friendly rituals, that I’m particularly excited to try out!
In conclusion, The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia is a delightful blend of reference guide and grimoire that encourages readers to embrace their inner witch. With its wealth of information, stunning visuals, and practical advice, it’s undoubtedly worth four stars in my book!
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
Rating: 4 Stars
As someone who is interested in the craft of green witchery, I was eager to dive into The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia: 150 Ingredients for Everyday Witchcraft by Rowan Morgana. This book struck me as a treasure trove of information that seamlessly blends education with practicality, making it an essential read for both beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
Morgana’s encyclopedia is not just another reference book filled with dry facts; it serves as a guide for tapping into the powerful connection we can have with Mother Earth through the use of plants and herbs. With detailed profiles of 150 magical plants, readers will find everything they need to know about growing, foraging, and utilizing these natural allies in their witchcraft. The entries include beautiful photographs, explanations of each plant's magical properties, and practical tips on how to cultivate them in your own garden.
Notably, the book goes beyond merely listing herbs; it provides actionable steps for integrating these plant allies into your practice. Whether you’re looking to banish negativity with catnip or create a fairy altar using foxglove, Morgana offers beginner-friendly rituals to enrich your spiritual journey. Additionally, sections on setting intentions and maintaining a sacred space make this book a comprehensive resource for cultivating your own magical apothecary.
I found The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia to be an incredibly resourceful read filled with plenty of useful information. As someone who has explored various books on this topic, I was genuinely impressed by Morgana's approach. The writing style is easy to digest, making it accessible for those just starting their journey into witchy herbs and plants. The beautiful photographs throughout the book add a layer of inspiration that many similar titles often lack.
One feature that stood out to me was the initial list of herbs designed to help you start growing your magical apothecary. This practical guide sets the perfect tone for beginners who may feel overwhelmed by the vast array of possibilities. Unlike other books that focus solely on encyclopedic listings of herbs, Morgana provides actionable steps to implement plant allies into your practice.
The inclusion of gardening tips for each plant profile makes this encyclopedia even more valuable. It’s clear that Morgana understands the needs of her readers and wants to empower them to cultivate their own green spaces. And the book offers a selection of beginner-friendly rituals, that I’m particularly excited to try out!
In conclusion, The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia is a delightful blend of reference guide and grimoire that encourages readers to embrace their inner witch. With its wealth of information, stunning visuals, and practical advice, it’s undoubtedly worth four stars in my book!
⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️
August 31, 2024
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛'𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗕 & 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮 is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to deepen their connection to nature through green witchcraft. This comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about 150 essential magical plants, from growing and foraging to harvesting and using them in your craft. Each plant profile is detailed with photos, magical properties, and tips for cultivation, making it a thorough reference for both beginners and seasoned practitioners.
I appreciated the introduction to green witchcraft principles and the emphasis on creating a harmonious relationship with nature. The practical advice on plant care, while somewhat dry for those already familiar with gardening, is invaluable for new green witches.
The book's spell section is a great starting point, featuring simple, Wiccan-inspired spells and charms. However, the real gem is the 'Magical Plant Profiles' section, which provides extensive information on the magical uses of each plant, including lore, planetary rulers, and elemental associations.
A particularly useful feature is the directory at the back, which organizes plants by their magical uses, making it easy to find the right ingredients for your spells. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛'𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗕 & 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 is a must-have for anyone interested in harnessing the natural energy of plants for healing and balance.
We have some wood sorrel in our backyard. I learned from this book that while it's safe for humans to eat in small amounts, it’s toxic to pets. I'll be keeping a close eye on my furbabies to ensure they don't ingest any. Interestingly, the book also mentions a theory that the Irish shamrock was originally wood sorrel.
July 23, 2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Callisto Publishing for this ARC.
The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive herb guide I have seen in my 6+ years as a practicing pagan. My favorite thing about this book is that it does not lean heavily into wicca beliefs (which is a religion), but is more well rounded. This guide can be used by any pagan (or non-pagan) at any experience level wanting to incorporate green witch aspects into their practice or life overall. I found the plant guides to be very useful and again very well rounded. They include things such as toxicity to pets and humans, Sabbat associations, chakra associations, and even information about foraging. Everything suggested in the book was safe including the parts about interacting with fairies (such as a warning about not inviting them into your home). I would say that, in fact, safety was a high priority in this book. Multiple times it was mentioned to wear gloves, to not touch plants that you can definitively identify, to not ingest certain plants, and when drying plants that can be toxic or poisonous to keep them out of reach of children and pets. I look forward to additional works by Rowan Morgana.
The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive herb guide I have seen in my 6+ years as a practicing pagan. My favorite thing about this book is that it does not lean heavily into wicca beliefs (which is a religion), but is more well rounded. This guide can be used by any pagan (or non-pagan) at any experience level wanting to incorporate green witch aspects into their practice or life overall. I found the plant guides to be very useful and again very well rounded. They include things such as toxicity to pets and humans, Sabbat associations, chakra associations, and even information about foraging. Everything suggested in the book was safe including the parts about interacting with fairies (such as a warning about not inviting them into your home). I would say that, in fact, safety was a high priority in this book. Multiple times it was mentioned to wear gloves, to not touch plants that you can definitively identify, to not ingest certain plants, and when drying plants that can be toxic or poisonous to keep them out of reach of children and pets. I look forward to additional works by Rowan Morgana.
June 18, 2024
Overall I am quite impressed with this book even though I myself read a fair few on the topic .
Really like the list in the beginning of the book with herbs to help you start growing your magical apothecary.
While most of the books on the topic just focus on the encyclopedia side of things with just huge list of herbs and their use, this books gives you actionable steps to implement plant allies in your practice and how to set up your green space/ garden.
Book also has a selection of nice beginner friendly rituals and I definitely will be doing one or two.
Loved that plant profiles included small tips on gardening these particular plants! And having pictures for each plants too, unfortunately not all similar books have them.
It’s important to remember that is not a medicinal herbalism book and if you want to use any plants in medicinal purposes you’ll need to use trusted scientific based resources.
Really like the list in the beginning of the book with herbs to help you start growing your magical apothecary.
While most of the books on the topic just focus on the encyclopedia side of things with just huge list of herbs and their use, this books gives you actionable steps to implement plant allies in your practice and how to set up your green space/ garden.
Book also has a selection of nice beginner friendly rituals and I definitely will be doing one or two.
Loved that plant profiles included small tips on gardening these particular plants! And having pictures for each plants too, unfortunately not all similar books have them.
It’s important to remember that is not a medicinal herbalism book and if you want to use any plants in medicinal purposes you’ll need to use trusted scientific based resources.
August 19, 2024
There are many things I liked about this book, but I'll start with how it felt to read it. It was a very pleasant experience and I feel like a dear friend was explaining everything to me, while making it really easy to understand.
While I feel like this kind of practice is not for everyone (personally I don't feel like it is totally for me), I think that reading and learning about what means to be a green witch is very useful and you can still use some principles from this book.
I really liked the encyclopedia part where you have so much information about each plant and it was quite entertaining to learn new things about common plants.
If you are just starting your journey and/or feel a connection to plants, you should give this book a try, because the format is easy to read and understand, and will give you enough information to see if this is what you want to do or not
Disclaimer: I received a free e-book copy in exchange for my honest opinion
While I feel like this kind of practice is not for everyone (personally I don't feel like it is totally for me), I think that reading and learning about what means to be a green witch is very useful and you can still use some principles from this book.
I really liked the encyclopedia part where you have so much information about each plant and it was quite entertaining to learn new things about common plants.
If you are just starting your journey and/or feel a connection to plants, you should give this book a try, because the format is easy to read and understand, and will give you enough information to see if this is what you want to do or not
Disclaimer: I received a free e-book copy in exchange for my honest opinion
June 12, 2024
I gave up on this book quickly. It may be fine for someone who is not actually going to do anything with the information but it is not a good resource for herbal information. The very first plant listed is aconite (monkshood), which is an incredibly poisonous plant. While it has a history of being used to kill many people, I would not put it in an herbal book. The next plant listed is African violet, which the book lists as edible. African violets are not edible, and are not true violets (which are edible and healthy). I cannot recommend this book for anyone really wanting to learn about herbs.
I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.
I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.
July 12, 2024
I have all the hardcover books in "The Witch's Complete Guide To" series. This amazing cover for the Green Witch Guide matches the others but I am unsure if they are part of the same series.
Love, love that each herb has listed their ruling planet, moon phase, element, zodiac, gender, deity, lore.. LOVE.
I appreciate that their is a coloured illustration of each herb, especially considering there are a whopping 150. Not all guides give you visuals but I think they're so important to help identify each herb. I also love that each herb gets a full page.
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*Temporary e-copy received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Love, love that each herb has listed their ruling planet, moon phase, element, zodiac, gender, deity, lore.. LOVE.
I appreciate that their is a coloured illustration of each herb, especially considering there are a whopping 150. Not all guides give you visuals but I think they're so important to help identify each herb. I also love that each herb gets a full page.
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*Temporary e-copy received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
October 15, 2025
Thank you to Callisto Publishing and Netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.
I was so excited for The Green Witch's Plant and Herb Encyclopedia by Rowan Morgana but I just found it to be needing more. I did like the the first several chapters were just about gardening and how to incorporate plants and herbs into life. But the encyclopedia portion needed more. I wish there had been more detailed information and descriptions of the plants and herbs. I think with some detail this could have been wonderful and incredibly useful.
I was so excited for The Green Witch's Plant and Herb Encyclopedia by Rowan Morgana but I just found it to be needing more. I did like the the first several chapters were just about gardening and how to incorporate plants and herbs into life. But the encyclopedia portion needed more. I wish there had been more detailed information and descriptions of the plants and herbs. I think with some detail this could have been wonderful and incredibly useful.
June 21, 2024
I practice witchcraft and I think this is a good book for beginners and good for finding references. I think that it gives bits of information here and there to really get you started in the big word of green witchcraft. I didn’t check if all the herbs were marked correctly but as a rule of thumb, double check!
September 18, 2024
This book on green witchcraft explores numerous plants and herbs to use in spells. Not only that, it provides lovely meditations to use. Handy guide to growing, foraging, harvesting, and usage. I found this book a lovely resource, something that can be referred to again and again. Well written and with a simple layout.
October 8, 2024
Giving it a 4 because it is a pretty decent reference source. Everything is well laid out, explained plainly, but it really got distracting to have every single herb related back to an angel counterpart. As someone raised in a Roman Catholic environment that they have desperately tried to get away from, it's a little off-putting.
April 2, 2025
Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to buy the physical version to reference and I can’t wait to make my own herbology book containing all the plants in my garden and now I want to expand my garden with all these plants suitable for my zone. I love that the author included all the extra tidbits and lore behind the plants. Very informative and magical.
July 18, 2024
You con’t need to be a witch to use this reference. It’s a wonderful resource for anyone interested in herbs and plants. Though it has far more information than the average green thumb will use, but then again, maybe they’re a green witch after al
July 22, 2024
I think it's an excellent reference book if you are a beginner as it's easy to follow and informative.
It's a good reference also if you are more expert
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
It's a good reference also if you are more expert
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
July 27, 2024
I read this whole book in one day to my mom, she delighted with pure witch joy too. Thank you Goodreads, thank you to the publisher Callisto Publishing & the author Rowan Morgana for this win, what a great book to have in my personal library.
August 8, 2024
I really like this book. The layout is really easy to use. I just wish for more plant photos so that new to herbal use can find is easier for identification.
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.
December 22, 2024
I had this book on audio and it did come with a PDF. The book is a good starting point. There is a chapter that lists herbs and their correspondes’ unfortunate this are not on the PDF that came with the audio so it’s challenging to fine what you are looking for.
July 29, 2024
This is a really cool book! The information is really interesting. I loved it so much I told my mom about it & she bought one too. The history of plant uses is really fascinating.
February 10, 2025
Dear Baby Witches,
Please keep a notebook when reading this one. You will need it later.
Signed an old witch.
Please keep a notebook when reading this one. You will need it later.
Signed an old witch.
March 6, 2025
Nice intro reference book
October 6, 2024
The Green Witch's Herb and Plant Encyclopedia is a great reference guide for those getting into working with plants. There's a mix of both practical gardening information and magical uses/spell ideas. How to grow, harvest, store and uses the plants for your magical practice.
It's laid out in a way that makes it easy to find information on a specific plant.
I loved the focus on toxicity to humans and animals so you know when to be cautious with a plant.
It's a great introduction to the green witch life.
It's laid out in a way that makes it easy to find information on a specific plant.
I loved the focus on toxicity to humans and animals so you know when to be cautious with a plant.
It's a great introduction to the green witch life.
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