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Creating sanctuary : sacred garden spaces, plant-based medicine, and daily practices to achieve happiness and well-being / by Jessi Bloom ; with photos by Shawn Linehan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Description: 235 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781604697544
  • 1604697547
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Creating sanctuary.LOC classification:
  • SB454.3.S25 B56 2018
Contents:
Introduction: coming home to yourself -- Creating sacred space. Envisioning your sanctuary ; Common elements of sacred spaces ; Five steps to creating your sanctuary garden -- Botanical alchemy. Fifty sacred plants for the sanctuary garden ; Plant spirit medicine: plants as our allies ; Growing your own apothecary -- Nurturing self: healthy body, mind, and soul. You body as sanctuary: caring for your personal ecosystem ; Mind and soul: finding clarity and comfort ; Daily sanctuary: practices and rituals.
Summary: We all need a personal sanctuary where we can be in harmony with the natural world and can nurture our bodies, minds, and souls. And this sanctuary doesn't have to be a far-away destination--it can be in your own backyard. In Creating Sanctuary, Jessi Bloom taps into multiple sources of traditional plant wisdom to help find a deeper connection to the outdoor space you already have--no matter the size. Equal parts inspirational and practical, this engaging guide includes tips on designing a healing space, plant profiles for 50 sacred plants, recipes that harness the medicinal properties of plants, and simple instructions for daily rituals and practices for self-care. Hands-on, inspiring, and beautiful, Creating Sanctuary is a must-have for finding new ways to revitalize our lives. --
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Pacific Northwest Connections Collection SB454.3.P45 B56 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800174153
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: coming home to yourself -- Creating sacred space. Envisioning your sanctuary ; Common elements of sacred spaces ; Five steps to creating your sanctuary garden -- Botanical alchemy. Fifty sacred plants for the sanctuary garden ; Plant spirit medicine: plants as our allies ; Growing your own apothecary -- Nurturing self: healthy body, mind, and soul. You body as sanctuary: caring for your personal ecosystem ; Mind and soul: finding clarity and comfort ; Daily sanctuary: practices and rituals.

We all need a personal sanctuary where we can be in harmony with the natural world and can nurture our bodies, minds, and souls. And this sanctuary doesn't have to be a far-away destination--it can be in your own backyard. In Creating Sanctuary, Jessi Bloom taps into multiple sources of traditional plant wisdom to help find a deeper connection to the outdoor space you already have--no matter the size. Equal parts inspirational and practical, this engaging guide includes tips on designing a healing space, plant profiles for 50 sacred plants, recipes that harness the medicinal properties of plants, and simple instructions for daily rituals and practices for self-care. Hands-on, inspiring, and beautiful, Creating Sanctuary is a must-have for finding new ways to revitalize our lives. --

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