Creating sanctuary : sacred garden spaces, plant-based medicine, and daily practices to achieve happiness and well-being / by Jessi Bloom ; with photos by Shawn Linehan.
Material type: TextPublisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2018Description: 235 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781604697544
- 1604697547
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | Adult Display - Second Floor | 635.9 B655 | Spring Plant Swap - May 2024 | In transit from Dr. James Carlson Library to Main Library since 05/15/2024 | 33111009291085 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"In this beautiful, inspiring, and practical book we are invited to look deeply at the landscape around us and create sacred respites from our busy worlds." --Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author
We all need a personal sanctuary. A place where we can be in harmony with the natural world and nurture our bodies, minds, and souls. And this sanctuary doesn't have to be a far-away destination--it can be in your own backyard. In C reating Sanctuary , natural living expert Jessi Bloom taps into multiple sources of traditional plant wisdom to help you find a deeper connection to the outdoor space you already have--no matter the size. You will learn how to design a healing space, how to harness the power of 50 sacred plants, and how to create recipes and rituals that soothe and calm. Hands-on, inspiring, and packed with gorgeous photography, Creating Sanctuary will help you find new ways to revitalize your life.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
We all need a personal sanctuary where we can be in harmony with the natural world and can nurture our bodies, minds, and souls. And this sanctuary doesn't have to be a far-away destination--it can be in your own backyard. In Creating Sanctuary, Jessi Bloom taps into multiple sources of traditional plant wisdom to help find a deeper connection to the outdoor space you already have--no matter the size. Equal parts inspirational and practical, this engaging guide includes tips on designing a healing space, plant profiles for 50 sacred plants, recipes that harness the medicinal properties of plants, and simple instructions for daily rituals and practices for self-care. Hands-on, inspiring, and beautiful, Creating Sanctuary is a must-have for finding new ways to revitalize our lives. -- Publisher's description.
Introduction: coming home to yourself -- Creating sacred space. Envisioning your sanctuary ; Common elements of sacred spaces ; Five steps to creating your sanctuary garden -- Botanical alchemy. Fifty sacred plants for the sanctuary garden ; Plant spirit medicine: plants as our allies ; Growing your own apothecary -- Nurturing self: healthy body, mind, and soul. You body as sanctuary: caring for your personal ecosystem ; Mind and soul: finding clarity and comfort ; Daily sanctuary: practices and rituals.