The Enchanted Garden by Zorah Cholmondeley

Reviewed by Barbara Wilkinson - Herb Society Trustee

The author had always been fascinated with nature and the possibility of fairies

and others, that many refer to as myth and legend stories. However, in this

book she explains her connections and how just like indigenous people their

view is that every river, rock and plant, has a vibration and soul we can connect

with.

This book is about gardening in an enlightened way, being aware of the energy

behind every form. There are references to Gaia, shamans and Lemurian

energies, ancient civilisations and times when nature was respected, honoured

and gardens were sanctuaries created for the good of all.

Through meditation the fairy realm revealed itself to the author and

throughout the book the fairy Queen Maeve speaks.

Part one is the Introduction to A Deeper Reality of Nature, Part two, Plant Spirit

Wisdom introducing 40 plants, with insights into the fairy realm and the

spirituality of the plant.

For some this book will resonate strongly, for others it may be a step into the

unknown, but how others view nature is always interesting and can influence

our personal journey in nature. The book talks of plant allies, seasonal

festivities, and connections, love, joy and opening to the awareness of all

around us, including planets, crystals and the effect the weather can have on all

in nature.