Explore the magical history of the orchard through poisoned apples, lucky lemons, haunted walnut trees and more. This beautifully illustrated Kew Royal Botanical Gardens hardback uncovers the folklore surrounding over 60 fruits, nuts and edible plants.
Step into an orchard filled with ancient folklore, mysterious traditions and botanical magic.
Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Witch’s Orchard explores the myths and magical stories surrounding fruit, nuts and edible plants from across the world. Discover poisoned apples, lucky lemons, haunted walnut trees, vampire melons, talking papayas and pomegranates rooted in ancient mythology.
Featuring more than 60 plant species and 100 beautiful images-including botanical illustrations from Kew’s archives-the book journeys through orchards, vineyards, berry cages, nut walks, hedgerows and traditional still rooms.
Beautifully written by Sandra Lawrence, author of Witch’s Garden, Witch’s Forest and The Magic of Mushrooms, this richly illustrated hardback makes an enchanting gift for plant lovers and anyone interested in gardening, botanical history, mythology, witchcraft or folklore.
Inside the book
- Folklore and mythology surrounding more than 60 plant species
- Stories of fruits, berries, nuts, vines and hedgerow plants
- 100 botanical and folkloric images
- Historic illustrations from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Beliefs and traditions gathered from cultures around the world
- Sections covering orchard lore, foraging, the orchard year and more
Book details
- Full title: Witch’s Orchard: The Magic and Folklore of Fruit, Nuts and Nature’s Sweet Harvest
- Author: Sandra Lawrence
- Created with: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Welbeck
- Publication date: 21 May 2026
- Pages: 208
- Illustrations: Full-colour
- Dimensions: Approximately 21.6 × 15.3 cm
- ISBN: 9781035438808
- Language: English
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