03/05/2025
The secret project I have been working on can finally be revealed! Juliet Howard of .botanicals has written a beautiful children’s book called ‘The Girl Whose Garden Comes Alive’ which I have illustrated.
It has been such an honour to work on this project. Juliet describes it much better than me, so I’ll give you her own words here:
‘Hi. Thanks for being here. If you don’t know me, I am an herbalist, a mother, a musician, and a deep lover of nature. I have been co-creating with the plants for over a decade, making medicine, creating flower essences, and engaging deeply with the green world. This has all led to the creation of my first children’s book, The Girl Whose Garden Comes Alive.
My hope is that this book will deepen a child’s relationship to nature, their sense of place, and provide them with practical information about herbalism. Through the main character and her many adventures, children will learn about plants to reach for when they get a bee sting, scrape their knee, or feel anxious. This book will empower and inspire children to deepen their connection with nature and themselves through their relationships with plants.
This book is my way of introducing children to the wild and beautiful green world that is just outside their door.’
You can find the link to the fundraiser on Juliet’s page .botanicals and in the comments here where you can preorder the book or find other gorgeous offerings. I’m really excited to see this come to fruition.
