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Sacred Land: Intuitive Gardening for Personal, Political and Environmental Change
Clea Danaan breaks new ground with Sacred Land—a fresh approach to sacred gardening that goes beyond your own backyard.
In this positive and practical handbook, Danaan shows how organic gardening can germinate environmental awareness and political change while feeding your spirit. You'll learn how to plan and plant your garden, create compost, save seeds, conserve and transmute water, connect with garden goddesses, and incorporate planetary energy in your garden.
Sacred Land explores the benefits of native plants, organic food and agriculture, buying locally, and eating seasonally. It suggests simple yet effective ways of spreading the message of ecology and sustainability to your community. You'll discover how to get along with ants, bats, bees, butterflies, fairies, frogs, gnomes, worms, and other creatures who share our gardens. This one-of-a-kind gardening guidebook also includes inspiring stories of women activists, farmers, artists, and healers who are making a difference in the world.
Book text printed on recycled paper
2007 Foreword Book of the Year Finalist
2008 Independent Publisher Book Award for "Most Likely to Save the Planet" - Bronze Medal Winner
In this positive and practical handbook, Danaan shows how organic gardening can germinate environmental awareness and political change while feeding your spirit. You'll learn how to plan and plant your garden, create compost, save seeds, conserve and transmute water, connect with garden goddesses, and incorporate planetary energy in your garden.
Sacred Land explores the benefits of native plants, organic food and agriculture, buying locally, and eating seasonally. It suggests simple yet effective ways of spreading the message of ecology and sustainability to your community. You'll discover how to get along with ants, bats, bees, butterflies, fairies, frogs, gnomes, worms, and other creatures who share our gardens. This one-of-a-kind gardening guidebook also includes inspiring stories of women activists, farmers, artists, and healers who are making a difference in the world.
Book text printed on recycled paper
2007 Foreword Book of the Year Finalist
2008 Independent Publisher Book Award for "Most Likely to Save the Planet" - Bronze Medal Winner
288 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2007
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About the author
Clea Danaan
16 books26 followersMy ecospiritual books grew out of a winding path, from my childhood in the Pacific Northwest and integral studies at Fairhaven College, on to massage school and Reiki training, and then graduate studies in Wisdom Traditions, somatic psychology, education, and creative writing. My dream is that all people would find their soul work, which heals people and our fellow earthlings on many levels. Visit me at CleaDanaan.com .
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September 7, 2008
Because of the horrible drought and intense heat wave the south has been through (and is still experiencing), gardening is the farthest thing from my mind at the moment. I was intrigued to be able to review this book though, as I was curious as to how gardening could possibly cause a political change. I understand the personal and environmental.
The author has divided the book into chapters based on each of the four Greek elements, supplying not only spiritual and organic ways of gardening, but also shares with us goddesses of nature and sacred sisters in the world who have used their love of the earth and gardening to make a change in their lives and in the lives of those around them. The political aspect was then made clear to me. We are also generously supplied with room at the end of each chapter for personal notes and thoughts. Of which I had many ;)
The way Clea draws connections from gardening into the spiritual lives of Wiccans and Witches is fantastically brilliant. She has thoughtfully poured her heart and soul onto these pages and it’s unmistakable when reading it. This is a wonderful read and powerful journey. Be prepared for a change if you choose to read this (which I suggest). If you are drawn to gardening and have an affinity to authors like Ellen Dugan and Ann Moura, this is the perfect book for your collection.
The author has divided the book into chapters based on each of the four Greek elements, supplying not only spiritual and organic ways of gardening, but also shares with us goddesses of nature and sacred sisters in the world who have used their love of the earth and gardening to make a change in their lives and in the lives of those around them. The political aspect was then made clear to me. We are also generously supplied with room at the end of each chapter for personal notes and thoughts. Of which I had many ;)
The way Clea draws connections from gardening into the spiritual lives of Wiccans and Witches is fantastically brilliant. She has thoughtfully poured her heart and soul onto these pages and it’s unmistakable when reading it. This is a wonderful read and powerful journey. Be prepared for a change if you choose to read this (which I suggest). If you are drawn to gardening and have an affinity to authors like Ellen Dugan and Ann Moura, this is the perfect book for your collection.
October 23, 2010
I loved this book. The way she talks about gardening really mirrors my own beliefs and practices.
November 15, 2011
This is one of the best herbalism books I have ever read. Besides gardening, Clea talks about spirituality and the book also covers the work of amazing herbalist women.
October 2, 2013
This has become one of my all-time favorite books. It is split into four chapters, one for each of the elements. Danaan interweaves environmental issues with goddess descriptions, meditations, and gardening tips. Wow! Some of my favorite topics all woven into one beautiful book.
The book, itself, became a garden for me. I couldn't put it down, as I kept wanting to return to Danaan's beautifully-constructed world. If you love gardening, you will probably love this book - and more so if you are a lover of the goddess!
The book, itself, became a garden for me. I couldn't put it down, as I kept wanting to return to Danaan's beautifully-constructed world. If you love gardening, you will probably love this book - and more so if you are a lover of the goddess!
October 12, 2013
I loved this book! Beyond the fact that it was full of wonderful tips for a new gardener, it also gave me insight into how connected we are to everything.
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