Green Witch Books
First, What is a Green Witch?
Is a green witch a wise person with a green face? None of the green witches that I know of. A green witch is someone who practices magic in the most natural way possible. Often this involves the witch getting outdoors and casting spells in the woods, in the garden, and other natural settings. They incorporate herbs, roots, flowers, trees, rocks, the landscape, and wildlife into their tradition. A green witch prefers to be outside as much as possible. Their wand is a fallen oak branch. Their altar is a tree stump. Well, you get the point.
If you’d like to learn more about practicing green witchcraft, we have a HUGE list of resources here. But truly, let Mother Earth be your ultimate teacher.
Green Witch Books & Resources
Sections covered in this list:
- Green Witch and Wicca Books
- Herbal Books for the Green Witch
- Tree Magic and Ogham
- Foraging and Wildcrafting
- Fairies and Folklore
- Green Witch Blogs
- Recommended YT Channels
Green Witchcraft & Wicca Books
1. The Green Witch
The Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock is a new book on the market for the green witch. It is also a loved book in that it provides easy to use recipes and information on herbs, essential oils, and more!
2. Green Witchcraft 1, 2, 3
Green Witchcraft 1, 2, and 3 by Ann Moura is a favorite among Wiccans and Green witches alike. If you learn more towards Wicca, you’ll love Ann Moura’s books.
3. Grimoire for the Green Witch
Another of Ann Moura’s green books, Grimoire for the Green Witch provides a full Book of Shadows for readers to use and adapt for their own green traditions.
4. A Green Witch’s Cupboard
Deborah Martin is a Master Herbalist and teaches us about sixty-nine different herbs in A Green Witch’s Cupboard – herbs that can be used in cooking, medicine, and magic.
5. Craft of the Wild Witch
Craft of the Wild Witch by Poppy Palin is an essential for the green witch. A green witch is indeed a wild witch, utilizing the energies of the forest, garden, and meadows. Talking to the trees and fairies. Seeing herbs as magical helpers.
Herbal Books for the Green Witch
1. Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
I haven’t used any other herbal book more than this one. Scott Cunningham is a well-known Wiccan author and this book will demonstrate why. An indelible reference for the green witch to always have on-hand.
2. 20,000 Secrets of Tea
Another of my must-have herbal reference books, 20,000 Secrets of Tea makes it easy to concoct magical teas for medicine and everyday use. I can’t tell you how many times I referred to this book by Victoria Zak.
3. Illustrated Herbiary
This new herbal guide by Maia Toll and Kate O’Hara will have you gawking at the beautiful artwork. 36 bewitching botanicals are detailed within.
4. The Witching Herbs
I’ve heard nothing but good things about The Witching Herbs by Harold Roth. Not only does he discuss the magic of each herb, but also goes into detail about their lore and history. A must-have on the green witch bookshelf.
5. The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews
Another of Cunningham’s books – The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews gives easy-to-use incense recipes, oil mixtures, and brews for various magical intentions as well as to honor different deities.
6. Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health
The green witch should know how to use herbs for magic but also for healing. Rosemary Gladstar’s books are a wonderful place to start learning the healing effects of herbs.
7. Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide
Rosemary Gladstar is simply a wealth of herbal knowledge. And you can’t go wrong with any of her work. Her beginner’s guide is wonderful for anyone to pick up and learn a thing or two about the common herbs including calendula, lavender, lemon balm, marshmallow, etc.
Tree Magic and Ogham
1. The Magic of Trees
The Magic of Trees by Tess Whitehurst will teach you about the magical properties of trees and how to utilize tree magic in your practice. Often green witches attach to herbs but forget the power of the trees!
2. Whispers from the Woods
One of the first books I picked up on tree magic by Sandra Kynes is a must-have for the green witch.
3. Celtic Tree Magic
Danu Forest guides us into the magical forest of the Druids and teaches us about the Ogham sacred tree alphabet in Celtic Tree Magic.
Foraging and Wildcrafting
1. The Forager’s Harvest
The Forager’s Harvest by Samuel Thayer is a book that should be on every green witch’s bookshelf. If you’re a green witch, you’re a natural forager. Learn how to properly identify, harvest, and prepare edible wild plants with this guide.
2. Foraging and Feasting
Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook by Dina Falconi gives recipes and details on how to harvest edible wild foods just like our ancestors once did!
3. Backyard Foraging
With great reviews on Amazon, Ellen Zachos’ guide to 65 backyard plants you didn’t know you could eat is the perfect book for the green witch looking to learn more about edible plants in his or her own backyard!
4. Edible Wild Plants
Edible Wild Plants by Thomas Elias and Peter Dykeman has sold over one hundred thousand copies to foragers and herbalists worldwide. It details over 200 wild foods and the photographs are stunning!
5. Books on YOUR Local Ecosystem
Most nurseries carry pamphlets and books on your local wildlife including butterflies, birds, pollinators, trees, flowers, etc. A green witch gets to know their environment intimately. The resources are out there for you, check on Amazon too.
Fairies and Folklore Books
1. The Forest in Folklore and Mythology
A green witch has an inseparable connection with the forest. Dive into the folklore and mythology of the forest to learn more.
2. A Witch’s Guide to Faery Folk
One of the first books I picked up on the fairies and one that I still own to this day. A must-have guide to working with the fairies and spirits of the forest by Edain McCoy.
3. Meeting the Other Crowd
A compendium of stories about Irish fairies, Meeting the Other Crowd by Eddie Lenehan is intriguing and hard to put down!
4. The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries
The Fairy Faith in Celtic Countries by W.Y. Evans-Wentz is a timeless fairy book from the early twentieth century that every green witch should read. It gives an idea as to how the belief in fairies was widespread over the continent of Europe. Even my kids love hearing the fairy stories in this book!
5. Wildflower Folklore
Want to learn more about wildflowers and their energies? Read Wildflower Folklore by Laura C. Martin.