As her grandmother collected quotes, so does herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Alongside some of her plant and herb knowledge, Gladstar shares a piece of her collection from fellow herbalists, plus stunning plant imagery. Throughout the book, she invites us to ask what wisdom we can glean from the interconnected lives of plants, what herbalism taught our ancestors that we can remember today, and how we can advocate for herbalism in today's world.

It's a beautiful book; a fast read, but there is a lot to go back and sit with (with a good cup of tea in your garden, of course). Highly recommend!

The Generosity of Plants is a gorgeous, soul-nourishing book that blends the wisdom of herbalism with the beauty of nature in both words and images. Rosemary Gladstar, a foundational voice in the herbal community, offers more than just knowledge—she offers reverence. This isn’t a how-to manual or a textbook; it’s a love letter to plants, to the people who study and protect them, and to the deep connections between humans and the natural world.

The book is organized around key themes—like the sacred teachings of plants, the power of community, and the importance of gratitude—that are introduced with Gladstar’s gentle, thoughtful voice. Interwoven throughout are reflections from herbalists of all backgrounds, creating a collective narrative that feels grounded, wise, and heartfelt.

Visually, the book is a feast with its photographs and art, it brings the content to life and invites you to slow down and really take it in. It’s the kind of book you can flip through for inspiration or sit with for hours. Whether you’re a practicing herbalist, a nature lover, or simply someone who feels a pull toward plants, there’s something here for you.

The Generosity of Plants is educational, yes—but it’s also deeply inspirational. It reminds us to listen to the Earth, honor its gifts, and carry these teachings forward with care.

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The Generosity of Plants by Rosemary Gladstar is a beautiful celebration of our love for plants and nature. It's filled with stunning images, wise words, and thoughtful reflections on our relationship with plants, flowers, and herbs. This book makes a perfect gift, and I can't wait to share it with my fellow plant enthusiasts. It's such a wonderful way to honor the marvels of nature! I was deeply moved by reading about the beautiful plants that surround us, their medicinal properties, their beauty, and all they do for the earth. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and hope many others will discover its beautiful writings. Highly recommended!

This book felt like a quiet walk through a garden with good, grounded company. The Generosity of Plants is part love letter, part journal, and part herbalist’s meditation—beautifully curated by Rosemary Gladstar, a name that holds so much weight and warmth in the herbal community.

It’s not a guidebook or how-to (so don’t go in expecting recipes or remedies), but more of a thoughtful, heart-centered collection of reflections—Gladstar’s own and those of other herbalists and plant lovers. There’s something intimate about it. You can feel the reverence for the Earth and the wisdom of plants in every page, and even though it’s not overly technical, it made me want to deepen my relationship with the natural world in simple, daily ways.

The photography and artwork are gorgeous, and the book as a whole feels like a gift—a beautiful object with a spirit of generosity, just like its title suggests. A lovely read for anyone who finds comfort, curiosity, or meaning in the plant world.

A sweet and easy to follow collection of teachings both technical and spiritual about the world around us

I basically devoured this book. I love Rosemary Gladstar books and this is no exception. The information is immaculate and bingable while also being incredibly informative. The plethora of quotable images were straight out of those inspirational posters, but not in the cringe way, but in a completely heartwarming one. The simplicity of the information makes it easily digestible. Which makes it so much easier to recall. I read this digitally, but this is definitely a book to add to your physical bookshelf.

This book was provided by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.

What a delight this book is. Although I was gifted a kindle version I think that it is the sort of book I would rather have a hard copy of the dip in and out of. An uplifting beautiful book.

This beautiful book is filled with inspiring quotes and stunning plant photos, making it a joy to browse. With reflections from herbalists, poets, and artists, it’s a perfect coffee table book for anyone who loves nature.

The godmother of modern herbalism, Rosemary Gladstar shares quotes and tidbits that she has collected from her many years of studying and teaching. This collection isn't just about herbalism but the interconnectedness of all life. With beautiful images this would make a great gift for the budding herbalist -- with the hope and inspiration for the future of herbalism.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.

My first herbal course and books were all by Rosemary Gladstar, so I was thrilled to see a new book from her. Generosity of Plants is not her typical style of herbalism book. Instead, it is more of a gift book to give to yourself or others. The book contains teachings and reflections from an impressive array of herbalists, poets, artists, writers, leaders, and teachers. The photographs and artwork throughout the book are stunning!! I found myself thoroughly enjoying the beauty of the photos while pondering the thoughtful quotes. I'll definitely be gifting this book to my gardening and herbalist friends and family! Thank you to NetGalley, Storey Publishing, and Rosemary Gladstar for providing a review copy of this book.

An inspiring insight into the gift of plants by the legendary Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Must purchase a copy of this for my collection.

Love the idea of this book but who needs a pretty book of quotes. I would love to see this as a daily calendar!

3 stars.

Plants exist within us and outside of us.
Plants nourish and cure us.
They propel and sustain us.


I was expecting a more educational herbal book, but this turned out to be more of a decorative, gift-style book. Though this wasn’t quite what I thought I was getting, it turned out to be a beautiful surprise. The book is filled with inspiring quotes and captivating plant imagery, making it a joy to flip through.
It serves as a lovely reminder to appreciate the plants around us. Sometimes I forget how much plants give us -breath, nourishment, and serenity- and this book helps bring that awareness back. A great coffee table book for nature lovers.

Note : Thank you Storey Publishing for giving me this ARC.

The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers looks to be a very beautiful book.

I requested (and was approved) to read the advance read version of The Generosity of Plants in exchange for an honest review. The review version is digital, but it looks like it would be a very beautiful book to hold. It is very visual. (My eyesight isn't the best and) I use "text to voice" to "read" most books and listen to a lot of audiobooks. It took me longer than most books to read The Generosity of Plants; I started by (only) listening to the book, but I quickly realized that in order to fully appreciate this book I needed to at least view the book as it was being read. (And I'm so glad that I came to that realization!)

I'm a plant person and a member of many clubs.
The American Rhododendron Society
https://www.rhododendron.org/
The American Conifer Society
https://www2.conifersociety.org/
and The North American Rock Garden Society
https://nargs.org/
I'm guessing that you are a plant person as well and that you can appreciate all the lovely quotes and references to plants.

Many Thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for approving my request to read The Generosity of Plants in exchange for an honest review. Approximately 232 pages, expected publication date is April 22, 2025.

This is a lovely book of quotes that Gladstar has collected over the years from both her own studies and the wisdom of herbalist friends. The collection doesn’t just offer herbal wisdom but emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life.

Paired with alluring photos of flora, this book would make a wonderful addition to any coffee table or a great gift for an herbalist.

Thank you NetGalley and Storey publishing for providing the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This book is like a peak into the personal garden journal of Rosemary Gladstar who has made herbalism accessible to us all for generations. It’s interesting to see the quotes that have inspired her. Facts are sprinkled throughout with bits of wisdom and ideas on plants. The art is beautiful and unique, a mix of nature photographs and designs. This is a book ready for gift giving or being displayed on a coffee table. I enjoyed it very much!
*I was able to read ARC from NetGalley. All opinions are my own. Thank you!

This book is beautiful. This is a book you would want to display in your home.

It is primarily a collection of quotes, passages, and tidbits of information about plants. The quotes and pasages are moving and set on gorgeous photography.

This book is about plants but it is really a love letter to plant lovers.

The Generosity of Plants by Rosemary Gladstar is a beautiful book full of plant quotes and herbal wisdom from a galaxy of herbalism's elders and "all stars." We need this kind of wisdom so much right now, when healthcare is accessible and affordable to only a privileged few. This is a book of hope and it will surely be an inspiration to future generations of herbalists. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book for review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

The Generosity of Plants : Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers is a beautiful book and would make a wonderful gift book for nature enthusiasts.
Although this is not what I thought I was requesting it turned out to be a beautiful surprise.
What a lovely wholesome, poetic and spiritual book. Full of wisdom filled quotes.