I love that the first book you recommend is a wildlife book. 100% where people need to start, getting to know their environment and connecting with it. I think herbal medicine is integral to green witchcraft, it certainly is to my practice. I wish more people knew that 'weeds' are often excellent medicine and can be found readily in hedgerows and fields for free (with the caveat of always being sure to forage susatinably). What excellent recommendations for the beginner.
Yes definitely! When you start studying folk herbalism you realise that a lot of traditional plant magic just used the plants you see everywhere and consider weeds. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the recommendations 😊 I LOVE that you mentioned not to ignore modern science and medicine! But yes, knowing your herbs and their uses is important for any "green" witch! Yes! Baneful plants are a thing! Super important to be aware of!
The term Greenwich came from around the 1970s, & it's a label because it's a tradition, & these labels & the name or title of these traditions are important. Cuz once you say I'm a green witch another practitioner will immediately know & understand what you do & how you do it.
I really appreciate this video! I have a few of the books you’ve mentioned but the other ones I never heard of and I’m very excited to put them on my wishlist/tbr. Thanks so much! 🤍
Honestly the #1 thing to get started in green witchcraft or herbalism is just to learn about the plants in your area. In the US, many herbalists learn from Hoodoo books and/or Native American folk medicine because those are more relevant to the area. Once you can identify plants the rest is basically just working with it. And that's why I have very few herbalism-related books.
When you mentioned learning about toxic plants I immediately thought of one of my favorite books so thought I'd recommend it! It's called "Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities" by Amy Stewart. It's a beautiful book with a smattering of illustrations and is very easy to read with a lighthearted tone. It touches on a lot of different plants so it isn't very in depth but I think it's a great resource to start! It's non-magical but very fun!
Agree with The Green Witch book. I have it and I also find it a bit confusing with the things you mentioned. Witchcraft isn’t a religion but when you start praying and worshiping Lord and Lady… then you’re getting into a bit of Wicca beliefs.
Hello Ari, I got some extra money and in December I got a lot of books and some of them were some of the books you talked about in this video well actually I got all of them except for {The Heritage Herbal}
Many wicca books are squeeky clean. I started with wicca. But now do traditional witchcraft. Wicca is mostly a religion traditional is more than that it encompSses many other aspects of thd craft as well.
I like your recommendations but I found in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada, The Modern Guide to Magickal Herbs by Judy Ann Nock and find it it very informative
To be honest, overall, I don't mind it - people can call themselves whatever they want! I just find that for beginners, confining yourself to these more aesthetic labels, might restrict you to just that path. Especially since these labels such as Green Witch, Cosmic Witch or Sea Witch, tend to be more aesthetic in function than actually indicative of a tradition of Witchcraft. But again, to each their own truly!
I really want to have more than one title. Kitchen witch green witch solitary witch and practical witch especially water witch. I am also a seasonal witch because I love summer. But I hate being alone. I love the company of people who practice witchcraft just like me I want to but I know it will never happen
You can have as many titles as you wish! With these more aesthetic descriptors, they do tend to put people's practice into a singular box. Most witches fit into more than more label! :)
Thank you for the kind words about Treadwell's!
I love that the first book you recommend is a wildlife book. 100% where people need to start, getting to know their environment and connecting with it.
I think herbal medicine is integral to green witchcraft, it certainly is to my practice. I wish more people knew that 'weeds' are often excellent medicine and can be found readily in hedgerows and fields for free (with the caveat of always being sure to forage susatinably).
What excellent recommendations for the beginner.
Yes definitely! When you start studying folk herbalism you realise that a lot of traditional plant magic just used the plants you see everywhere and consider weeds. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the recommendations 😊 I LOVE that you mentioned not to ignore modern science and medicine! But yes, knowing your herbs and their uses is important for any "green" witch!
Yes! Baneful plants are a thing! Super important to be aware of!
Thanks for the feedback!!
The term Greenwich came from around the 1970s, & it's a label because it's a tradition, & these labels & the name or title of these traditions are important. Cuz once you say I'm a green witch another practitioner will immediately know & understand what you do & how you do it.
I really appreciate this video! I have a few of the books you’ve mentioned but the other ones I never heard of and I’m very excited to put them on my wishlist/tbr. Thanks so much! 🤍
Ok now I need to look up the magical associations of stinging nettle because I love the stuff
Thank youuuu! I've been looking all over for a comprehensive list of plant magick book reccs!
Honestly the #1 thing to get started in green witchcraft or herbalism is just to learn about the plants in your area. In the US, many herbalists learn from Hoodoo books and/or Native American folk medicine because those are more relevant to the area. Once you can identify plants the rest is basically just working with it. And that's why I have very few herbalism-related books.
Ari you’re amazing!! You’re so knowledgeable and so well-spoken. I hold your opinions and recommendations in the highest regard
Thank you so much Ellie!!
Great introduction to herbal side. Would like to see a foraging show and link to the books. Thanks love and peace
When you mentioned learning about toxic plants I immediately thought of one of my favorite books so thought I'd recommend it! It's called "Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities" by Amy Stewart.
It's a beautiful book with a smattering of illustrations and is very easy to read with a lighthearted tone. It touches on a lot of different plants so it isn't very in depth but I think it's a great resource to start! It's non-magical but very fun!
Thank you for the recommendation! I'll definitely check it out :)
Agree with The Green Witch book. I have it and I also find it a bit confusing with the things you mentioned. Witchcraft isn’t a religion but when you start praying and worshiping Lord and Lady… then you’re getting into a bit of Wicca beliefs.
The book I got is lovely and starts off well. A Sea Witch Companion by Levannah Morgan. I got it from eBay new
the way ur channel is so aesthetic 🥺👉🏻👈🏻
Great video. Thank you🙂
Thanks!
The Green Witch's Garden is a lot more appealing than The Green Witch.
Hello Ari, I got some extra money and in December I got a lot of books and some of them were some of the books you talked about in this video well actually I got all of them except for {The Heritage Herbal}
Many wicca books are squeeky clean. I started with wicca. But now do traditional witchcraft.
Wicca is mostly a religion traditional is more than that it encompSses many other aspects of thd craft as well.
I like your recommendations but I found in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada, The Modern Guide to Magickal Herbs by Judy Ann Nock and find it it very informative
What don't you like the term green witch?
To be honest, overall, I don't mind it - people can call themselves whatever they want! I just find that for beginners, confining yourself to these more aesthetic labels, might restrict you to just that path. Especially since these labels such as Green Witch, Cosmic Witch or Sea Witch, tend to be more aesthetic in function than actually indicative of a tradition of Witchcraft. But again, to each their own truly!
I really want to have more than one title. Kitchen witch green witch solitary witch and practical witch especially water witch. I am also a seasonal witch because I love summer. But I hate being alone. I love the company of people who practice witchcraft just like me I want to but I know it will never happen
You can have as many titles as you wish! With these more aesthetic descriptors, they do tend to put people's practice into a singular box. Most witches fit into more than more label! :)
Hey do green witches use marijuana plant?