Patricia Telesco

“A Floral Grimoire” by Patricia Telesco is packed with so much useful plant information. From properties of different flowers, plants for magic and healing throughout history all the way back to the old gods, green magic and communing with plants, moon cycles, making gardens, moon gardening, aromatherapy, making drinks and foods with plants with recipes, handcrafts like air fresheners and candles, floromancy, oracle cards, spells and charms. As a beginner this book has so much information that I need to start using in my daily life. The layout and information in the book were easy to understand and is completely worth the read and having on your bookshelf. I gave it a 4 out of 5 stars, I wish the cover was a bit more aesthetic.… (more)

I have given this book the lowest rating I can for several reasons. Among them the history the author quotes with authority is often demonstrably wrong. So is the mythology referenced frequently incorrect and muddled. The author frequently quotes "experts think" or "evidence suggests" with no further explanation (often on things that are contradicted by the slightest bit of research).

Also in the "Purrfect Pet" chapter, specifically in the "Pet Health" section, there are a number of very bad suggestions advised here - including in no less than four separate places suggesting that one feed one's cat garlic (for general health, as part of a 'homemade vitamin supplement', to deter fleas, to treat worms); garlic is toxic to cats, as are all of the allium family to varying degrees.… (more)