The Celestial Garden: Growing Herbs, Vegetables, and Flowers in Sync with the Moon and Zodiac - Paperback
by Jane Hawley Stevens (Author), Rosemary Gladstar (Foreword by)
"So much thoughtful insight and practical advice is contained in these pages . . . Jane uses nature as a guide to living life in harmony rather than discord."--Rosemary Gladstar, author of Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs
Insight, ideas, and inspiration abound in this highly practical guide to growing successfully in harmony with the moon, the Earth, and other planetary influences.
The Celestial Garden introduces and explains all aspects of astrological gardening:
- What moon signs are, and why and how the phase of the moon affects plant growth and development
- How to align the moon's passage through the constellations of the zodiac with your choice of daily garden tasks and projects
- Specific tips and advice for the best activities to undertake during each of the moon's phases
- How to incorporate simple, creative seasonal rituals into your astrological gardening practice
- How to design a unique chakra garden
- How to apply what you learn about astrological influences beyond the garden to experience a greater sense of flow and satisfaction in all aspects of your daily life
"[Stevens'] advice is plentiful . . [and her] horticultural degree underscore the science of her work."--Booklist
"A unique and wonderful book, brimming with the knowledge and skills that arise from a lifetime in herbalism. . . This book is a major contribution to herbalism's role not only in the alleviation of suffering, but the transformation of human consciousness. Thank you, Jane!"--David Hoffmann, RH (AHG), fellow, National Institute of Medical Herbalists; principal scientist, Traditional Medicinals
"In this easy-to-understand guidebook, Jane Hawley Stevens demystifies the moon and stars in relationship with nature and explains how you can use their powerful cycles to make your garden the most beautiful, bountiful, and happiest it can be."--Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic
Author Biography
Jane Hawley Stevens plants, harvests, and creates herbal wellness products for her Four Elements Organic Herbals brand (https: //fourelementsherbals.com/) from her 130-acre farm in Wisconsin. With over thirty years of experience in designing herb gardens and growing herbs, she is an established figure in the herbal products industry and a knowledgeable elder in the Midwest herbalism community. Jane and her husband, David Stevens, have been certified organic growers since 1990 and were awarded the Organic Farmer of the Year Award in 2020 by MOSES, an organization that works to grow the organic farming movement in the Midwest. As a speaker and teacher, Jane offers courses and workshops through her apothecary and farm, as well as at health food stores and conferences. She spends her time gardening, hiking, biking, and skiing to be surrounded by the beauty and awe that can only be experienced outdoors. You can find her at night, gazing at the stars and planets with reverence for the opportunity to be an advocate for Nature and all its wonderment.