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Maia Toll is the author of The Wild Wisdom series, including The Illustrated Herbiary, and The Night School. After pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and a master's at New York University, Toll apprenticed with a traditional healer in Ireland, where she spent extensive time studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing-and studied at The University of Michigan and New York University. She is the co-owner of the retail store Herbiary, with locations in Asheville, NC and Philadelphia, PA. You can find her online at maiatoll.com. Kate O'Hara is a freelance illustrator currently based in Reno, Nevada. She received a BFA in Illustration from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, in 2014. Her work combines intricate nature drawings with decorative hand-lettering and rich color schemes.
In this delightful debut, wellness coach Toll relies on her imagination to spin a fun botanical mythology O'Hara's bright, bold illustrations--which introduce each entry and are also included as a divination deck--will appeal to readers with strong lines and a sense of glowing from their centers, a boldness that carries through to the more representational sketches of plants that follow. it will appeal to those looking for fun new ways of considering plants. -- Publishers Weekly Filled with magic, myth, and tantalizing bits of wisdom, this may just be one of the most delightful and original herbals written. -- Rosemary Gladstar, herbal educator, activist, and best-selling author Opens us to the plant world and ancient teachings from those who live close to the earth. -- Oriah Mountain Dreamer, author of The Invitation Part oracle, part reference guide, part kitchen-conversation with a beloved friend, this book is a treasure that will open your awareness to the plant world like never before. -- Asia Suler, founder One Willow Apothecaries Who knew that plants had such a powerful language and could speak to the core of our soul? The rituals are deliciously simple and the accompanying oracle cards are a delight. -- Brigit Esselmont, author, Everyday Tarot & founder of Biddy Tarot Every page blooms with deep-rooted plant wisdom. -- Rosalee de la For t, author, Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal It takes a special ear and heart and mind to translate nature's wisdom, and Maia Toll does it with staggering beauty. The messages of healing and renewal here, for the earth and human, will leave you smiling and spellbound. -- Linda Sivertsen, author, Generation Green, & host of the Beautiful Writers Podcast Rife with wit and wisdom about the more ethereal aspects of 36 botanicals, The Illustrated Herbiary invites readers to enter into an ever-deeper relationship with the plant allies we share this Earth with. -- Ashley English, author of the Homemade Living Series Beautifully written, vibrantly illustrated and a seamless blend of physical observations and spiritual sagacity. This herbal is not primarily about healing your body; it is about how plants can help you heal your life. -- Robin Rose Bennett, herbalist and author of The Gift of Healing Herbs and Healing Magic- A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living This is an important book full of kindness, old ways made new and practical magic. Maia is a voice for the plants she so lovingly shares with us, and she makes their healing energy and wisdom accessible to all. -- Nicole Cody, award winning blogger and metaphysical mentor Maia's book is beautiful and informative and sassy. It is a delicious introduction for the new herbalist and a strong addition to any herbal, gardening or esoteric library. You should own this book. -- H. Byron Ballard, folklorist, author Earth Works
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