Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

From Valentine's offerings to aphrodisiacs, love philtres and symbols of everlasting love, the romantic gifts of plants have forever been harnessed in the pursuit of love. Fantasy and folklore are rich with the role flowers, fruits and herbs play in our love lives - with plants and affairs of the heart always being intertwined. Whether used by unrequited admirers brewing potions or brides carrying bouquets to symbolise lifelong passion, discover over 60 enchanting species in The Lovers' Garden - with author Sandra Lawrence sharing the illuminating and surprising traditions and stories behind the plants of love, accompanied by esoteric illustrations, and beautiful botanical artwork from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
From the queenly romance of the rose to the secret language of flowers, orange blossom for a handfasting, the dark romance of love curses, horny goat weed for amorous lovers and wild bergamot love medicine, plants have been busy making love happen since time immemorial. Fall for this distinctive and charming history from the author behind Witch's Garden and The Magic of Mushrooms.