Did you know that at one time the wood of the rowan tree was kept as a pocket charm against rheumatism? Or that the ancient Greeks believed trees possessed wood spirits, called dryads, that took the form of young women? Or that you can make blackberry whisky from the humble blackberry, and absinthe from wormwood? Woodland Wisdom is a charming book filled with informative, fascinating and fun facts about forests and woodlands. Simple step-by-steps show readers how to make a bird house and bug hotel, identify trees, press flowers, make a poultice, treat nettle sting, and so much more! Hardcover; 128 pages.
