Reviewed by Katrina Rasbold
In an era where “plant parenthood” has become a cultural phenomenon, Enid Baxter Ryce offers us something deeper than just watering schedules and sunlight requirements. Plant Magic At Home is a vibrant, illustrated guide that invites us to stop looking at our houseplants as merely decor and start seeing them as energetic companions. Bridging the gap between practical botany and green witchery, this book is an essential manual for the modern urban dweller seeking a connection to the wild.
As with The Borderlands Tarot, this piece of Ryce’s work showcases her art style that is characterized by a dreamy, emotive fluidity. Here, you will find lush, hand-painted watercolors of many common houseplants from the resilient Snake Plant to the dramatic Monstera. The imagery evokes a sense of calm and restoration. Flipping through the pages feels less like reading a textbook and more like walking through a mist-filled conservatory.
What makes this book stand out in a crowded market of gardening guides is its dual nature. Ryce, with her background in environmental studies, respects the science of the plant while honoring its spirit.
Each plant profile includes the “personality” of the plant. Is the Pothos a resilient protector? Is the Fern a sensitive empath? Ryce helps you match your energy to your greenery.
The magic represented here is notably accessible. It doesn’t require rare ingredients or complex ceremonies. It suggests simple intentions, meditations, and placement tips to harmonize your home’s energy using the plants you likely already own.
As a delightful bonus, the book is peppered with fascinating historical context and folklore, grounding the magical associations in centuries of human-plant relationships.
Plant Magic At Home is specifically tailored for indoor spaces. It acknowledges the limitations of windowsills and rented rooms, proving you don’t need an acre of land to be a “green witch.” Crucially, it focuses on the practical, offering solid advice on how to keep these magical companions alive, making it a functional guide for beginners.
This handbook is ideal for the “black thumb” Witch. If you kill every plant you touch, Ryce’s approach to understanding the needs and spirit of the plant might be the perspective shift you need to finally keep them alive. It is the perfect solution for those who crave nature in a concrete jungle, as well as anyone who wants their home design to be intentional and energetically aligned.
Plant Magic At Home is a gentle reminder that nature is not “out there.” It is right here, in the terracotta pot on your desk. Enid Baxter Ryce has created a guide that is as educational as it is enchanting. It encourages us to nurture our plants, and in doing so, to nurture ourselves.
Publisher Link to purchase the book: Hachette Book Group / RP Studio – Plant Magic At Home
Katrina Rasbold is a professional Witch, published author, priestess, and editor of Green Egg Magazine. She and her husband, Eric, are the creators of the CUSP spiritual path and owners of Crossroads Occult. You can reach her and access her Patreon with deeper classes and mentorship through www.katrinarasbold.com.
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