Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser, nurse, doctor, time-traveler combined her 20th-century medical knowledge with the plants and herbs of 18th century Scotland and quickly became known throughout the land as The White Witch, the Healer, the conjure woman because she healed and treated many villagers, servants, soldiers, and royalty.
Now you can get the historical perspective on how herbs were used, how you can use them yourself – today – and how to grow them in a way that brings the story to life by addressing your sight, touch, and smell.
To aid you in your gardening journey with Claire, a garden primer is provided. Begin your journey with a brief introduction to the language of gardening, which a wonderful foundation to build upon for the next step in this garden primer. Once you have deciphered the gardening language, learn how to propagate your Outlander plants through seed and cuttings. Move on to the knowledge that will aid you in answering the when, where, and how of the plants depending on where you live and the environment by which you plan to grow them.
Now that you have your gardening basics down, explore the details of each of the 83+ herbs mentioned in the first three books in the Outlander book series along with the STARZ show. The details that are covered for each plant include how they are used in the storyline with book and chapter listed along with what they have been used to treat when it comes to herbal medicine. Growing requirements and propagation method for each herb is also included to make growing these plants as easy as possible. Also noted for each plant is if it is protected by law or invasive in any area.
While this book is designed to aid urban gardeners and landless cultivators in their desire to create their own Outlander inspired herb garden, there is a detailed project at the end of the book that will allow you to imagine yourself walking with Claire, Jamie, and royalty. What is it? Well, before you get to it, learn the history of the gardens at Versailles, France when Claire and Jamie were there. To cultivate an appreciation for the gardens, learn how to create your own tabletop knot garden exquisite enough for any royal that may appear at your garden gate.
With the gardening knowledge you can cultivate from this book, you too can be a successful gardener whether you are a seasoned pro or novice. These entail growing instructions will give you the confidence to start your own Outlander inspired garden that speaks to you through what the craft industry refers to as "Easter eggs." This term refers to a hidden message about the creator of the craft or to a certain part of a story. So create a simple, windowsill culinary garden and enjoy the tastes and smells that Claire experienced while at Lallybroch. Grow a wee bit of aloe to soothe your skin as Claire did or try your hand at growing some lavender to dry or simply enjoy as a blooming plant.
Now you have all the knowledge at hand so that your too can "garden like an Outlander" and be successful at it.
