The Sacred Herbs of Spring

“Anyone who loves green magic, green medicine, and green hearts will delight in Ellen Evert Hopman’s newest book, The Sacred Herbs of Spring. From altar to stove, from pharmacy to arcane lore, we are guided skillfully, carefully, and eruditely. Welcome fairies. Welcome spring. Welcome a wonderful new book.”  --Susun S. Weed, Wise Woman Herbal Series

“Hopman provides a beautifully researched, international, cross-cultural, pan-millennial framework for understanding the ancient festival and its evolution into modern times. . . . …Iit shines with the author’s love of the plant tribes of the earth.”
--Michael R. Gorman, M.A., Ddruid and author of The Celtic Philosopher’s Stone

“The green world through the lens of Hopman will transport you to magical realms yet unseen. This book is destined to be a classic!”
--Orion Foxwood, author of The Tree of Enchantments

“A must-read for anyone on the Druid path, and of great interest to anyone in herbal lore and Pagan traditions.”
--Joanna van der Hoeven, Ddruid, best-selling author of The Book of Hedge Druidry,, and director of Druid College UK
“Occasionally there comes along a work whose treatment of a specific topic is not only comprehensive but thoroughly engaging. Hopman has brought to bear her ability to enliven a topic that is beyond most authors . . . …an in-depth treatment of the lore, mythology, and culinary traditions of both Eeast and Wwest. A book that is meant to be worn through use over the years and should be at hand each year when the green first appears on the trees.”
--Andrew Theitic, editor and publisher of The Witches’ Almanac

“Folk beliefs and modern ritual imagery are supplemented by a wide variety of seasonal recipes and concoctions, from Dandelion Mead and Rowan Berry Liqueuor, to Lilac Scones and Marigold and Lemon Balm Cheesecake. There will undoubtedly be plenty of materials in this book to intrigue and delight many of those who celebrate the Earth—as well asincluding all of her plant spirit medicines.”
--Sharon Paice MacLeod, author of Celtic Myth and Religion

“The Sacred Herbs of Spring enchants us into the history and lore of the Celtic healing and magical plants. This amazing book weaves together the magick of sacred herbs with wonderful recipes. Her easy- to- follow herbal formulas and remedies will fill the beginner as well as the advanced practitioner with inspiration and magick of the herbal spirits.”
--Chris Allaun, author of Underworld

“This book reconfigures the information and provides us with not just a reference of herbs for this time of year, but also a collection of useful information for understanding the Sabbat. I especially liked the literary references that helped tie everything together. This excellently researched work is a must- have for any herbalist as an important resource.”
--T. Scarlet Jory, M.A., editor of WynterGreene Magazine

 “Beautifully illustrated . . . … a book to keep on a shelf in the heart of your home, as you'll be reaching for it often. The Sacred Herbs of Spring is a springtime cornucopia of sacred knowledge and Celtic wisdom.”
--Gary and Ruth Colcombe, hosts of Celtic Myth Podshow

“Opening with Druidism and Celtic customs, it expands to a discussion of Walpurgisnacht in Germany before continuing on to herbs of protection, herbs of the Ffaieries and Eelves, herbs for luck, and so on. This rich compilation should be on the shelf (or e-reader) of anyone interested in herbs or Pagan practices.”
--Morven Westfield, author of The Old Power Returns

“Hopman shows us how the old lore worked, all around the world—and still works now. This book will bring the herbs of spring to light for each of us.”
--Elen Sentier, author of Shaman Pathways—-Trees of the Goddess

“Rife with rare treasures of history, wise woman's lore, and practical magic. Her research is unparalleled and encompasses a lifetime of scholarship and devotion. This book gives great hope to the human relationship with the procession of the seasons and our Mmother Earth.”
--Elyse Poppers, author of The Little Love Book

“A comprehensive view, including recipes, illustrations, lore, and caveats, about of the various herbs, barks, berries, etc.and so on for your Beltaine celebration. I really enjoyed the depth of knowledge here, and heartily recommend it to those of you who follow the Druidic and Pagan paths.”
--J. T. Sibley, Ph.D., author of The Way of the Wise

“The powers of The Sacred Herbs of Spring go much beyond their medicinal preparations.  Hopman takes us on an enchanted journey into the world of Ffairies and Eelves, spirits that lead us along an avenue into the Ootherworld, the world beyond.”
--Nicholas Brink, Ph.D., author of Beowulf’s Ecstatic Trance Magic