Garden Witchery by Ellen Dugan

There’s just something about nature that stirs the coals. It calls to me, it sings to me and promises to show me the magick it keeps hidden beneath the dirt.

So imagine my delight when I had the opportunity to read Garden Witchery by Ellen Dugan.

How-to’s and how-when’s? All that and more. Ms. Dugan’s writing is warm and inviting, giving you the feeling of sitting with a good friend to discuss the pros and cons of shade on your herbs.

And yet, amidst all this familiarity, the book is exceptionally informative, its methods practical and immediately useful. Which herbs should you plant? What’s moon gardening and how do I begin? These are just a few of the questions answered, and its all done in an easy-to-read fashion so you never feel lost amongst the lingo.

Mingled in with the “whats” and “hows” are a number of personal tales that add a distinct personality and charm to the book. We get to hear about Ellen’s encounters with brownies, the death plant that speaks and the secret to spotting the good witches in the neighborhood, courtesy of a wise old sage at a local nursery. The result is a delightfully enchanting read with plenty of information to inspire even the least green-thumbed witches.

Chapters include Backyard Magick, Florigraphy and Flower Folklore, Garden Witch Crafts and Sabbat Celebrations for Families. There’s also a gardening journal to keep your own magickal nature notes.

Worth your time? Most certainly. You’ll walk away ready to dig.