Enchanted Plants by Varla A. Ventura

Take a walk through the mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens to discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of the poison garden were plants both alluring and life-saving intertwine? From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairytales and a lively discussion of each plant’s legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don’t forget your scissors