Sacred Roots: Gardening with the Greek Gods
Build a living sanctuary to please the gods
Which ancient Greek goddess presides over your garden?
Delve into ancient lore to learn what plant Persephone loathes, what herbs Hecate would grow, and what flowers Aphrodite uses in her perfume.
- Learn to design your own garden sanctuary to the god or goddess of your choosing
- Interpret which god is approaching (in your garden or in classical art) by their plant-based accompaniments
- Deepen your understanding of Mediterranean herbs and plants
- Gain new insights into Greek mythology and mysticism
- Connect with nature on a spiritual level
Sophia Joppolo draws on her background in permaculture gardening, archaeology, and the lore of her maternal ancestors in this approachable, deeply researched guide to honoring ancient traditions in the modern day.