A green kitchen garden is an excellent way to bring nature into your home. It is a small garden that is typically grown indoors in the kitchen or balcony area. This type of garden allows you to grow fresh herbs, vegetables, and even small fruits right in your own living space. Growing a green kitchen garden has many benefits. First and foremost, it provides you with a constant supply of fresh, organic ingredients for your meals. You can pick and use herbs like basil, parsley, and mint as needed, ensuring that you always have the freshest flavors in your dishes.
With information on how to plan and design your sacred garden and tips and tricks to growing and harvesting magical ingredients, this book will allow you to take control of your practice and more deeply connect with the earth. Let experienced witch and author of The Green Witch Arin Hiscock-Murphy guide you on your path to creating your personal piece of nature.
With information on how to plan and design your sacred garden and tips and tricks to growing and harvesting magical ingredients, this book will allow you to take control of your practice and more deeply connect with the Earth --. Arin Murphy-Hiscock is the author of The Green Witch s Grimoire , Spellcrafting , The Pregnant Goddess , Wicca , The Green Witch , The Way of the Hedge Witch , House Witch , The Witch s Book of Self-Care , Pagan Pregnancy , Solitary Wicca for Life , and The Hidden Meaning of Birds--A Spiritual Field Guide.
You can pick and use herbs like basil, parsley, and mint as needed, ensuring that you always have the freshest flavors in your dishes. Additionally, having a green kitchen garden can help reduce your grocery bills, as you won't need to purchase certain herbs or vegetables from the store. Another advantage of a green kitchen garden is that it adds beauty to your living space.
The Green Witch’s Garden by Arin Murphy-Hisock
A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the earth, and relies on plants, flowers, and herbs for healing. With information on how to plan and design a garden according to your spiritual needs and tips and tricks for growing and harvesting magical ingredients, this book helps you take control of your practice and connect deeply with the earth.
Honestly, I’m notorious in my family for having a little bit of a black thumb and I’m trying to change that. I am interested in herbs and their traditional magical properties and I love harvesting them from my mother’s garden and using them in cooking. However, since I don’t live with my mother, learning how to not kill the green things is a goal for me. That’s where this book comes in, to give me a lot of little tips and tricks so that I am not constantly killing the plant babies.
It has a lot of information on the growing and the designing of a garden. I love the idea of the moon garden, but then also the elements garden with different plants corresponding to their different moon phases or elements. I would love to have a moon garden when I eventually have a home of my own. However, as usual my favorite part of this was the cooking section.
Recipes for jam and herb butter are easy enough for most practitioners, but I’m personally more interested in trying my hand at the savory shortbread cookies. The vegetable soup recipe also looks good, if a bit standard. I’ve made some of the recipes from her other books and they’ve turned out to be delicious so hopefully these will be as well.
Overall, I would recommend this for fans of her other books. They make a really great collection for anyone just starting out on their path or starting gardening. There are a lot of really great ideas in here to get people started or to use as the base inspiration for something more complicated. I look forward to getting a copy of this for my shelf in the not so distant future.
Have you read The Green Witch’s Garden? What did you think? What’s your favorite plant? Let me know in the comments below!
Important Bits:
Length: 224 pages
Published: December 28, 2021 by Adams Media
Trigger Warnings: None
Awards: None
Series: Not officially a series, but related is The Green Witch (2017)
Also by: The Way of the Green Witch (2006), The Way of the Hedge Witch (2009), The Green Witch (2017), The Witch’s Book of Self-Care (2018), The House Witch (2018), The Green Witch’s Grimoire (2020), The Green Witch’s Garden (2021)
It has a lot of information on the growing and the designing of a garden. I love the idea of the moon garden, but then also the elements garden with different plants corresponding to their different moon phases or elements. I would love to have a moon garden when I eventually have a home of my own. However, as usual my favorite part of this was the cooking section.
Having a mini garden in your kitchen not only provides a visual appeal but also brings in the refreshing scent of herbs. It can create a peaceful and calming ambiance, making your cooking experience more enjoyable. Additionally, a green kitchen garden is a sustainable choice. By growing your own herbs and vegetables, you reduce the need for transportation and packaging, thus minimizing your carbon footprint. Moreover, you have control over what you grow and can avoid using chemical pesticides and fertilizers, ensuring a healthier and more natural harvest. Creating a green kitchen garden is relatively simple. You will need pots or containers, potting soil, seeds or seedlings, and adequate sunlight or grow lights. Select herbs and vegetables that are suitable for indoor gardening, such as cherry tomatoes, lettuce, chives, and rosemary. Make sure to provide proper drainage for your plants and water them regularly. Maintaining a green kitchen garden requires attention and care. Regularly monitor the moisture levels of the soil and adjust watering accordingly. Trim and prune the plants as needed to encourage healthy growth. Remember to harvest your herbs and vegetables regularly to promote continuous growth. In conclusion, a green kitchen garden is a wonderful addition to any living space. It offers numerous benefits, including a fresh supply of ingredients, visual beauty, sustainability, and a sense of calm. Start your own green kitchen garden today and enjoy the joys of homegrown produce all year round..
Reviews for "Going Green: Setting Up a Kitchen Garden in Your Apartment"
1. John - 2 stars - I don't understand what all the hype is about with "Green Witch Garden". I found the story to be slow and boring, with not much happening throughout. The characters felt one-dimensional and I couldn't bring myself to care about their journey. Overall, I was disappointed and couldn't wait for it to be over.
2. Sarah - 1 star - I had high expectations for "Green Witch Garden", but it fell flat for me. The writing style was confusing and hard to follow, which made it difficult to immerse myself in the story. The plot seemed disjointed, and I couldn't grasp the overall message or purpose of the book. I found it to be a waste of time and would not recommend it to others.
3. Michael - 2 stars - "Green Witch Garden" had potential, but it didn't deliver. The pacing was off, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. The author attempted to tackle complex themes, but they were poorly executed and left me feeling unsatisfied. I struggled to connect with the characters and found their actions and motivations to be inconsistent. Overall, it was a disappointing read.
4. Emily - 2.5 stars - While "Green Witch Garden" had an intriguing premise, it failed to live up to my expectations. The writing was overly descriptive, focusing on trivial details rather than moving the story forward. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to become invested in the characters' interactions. Additionally, the ending felt abrupt and unresolved, leaving me feeling unsatisfied.