Faeries, Folk Tales and Feral Girls.....My Favourite Books

Talking about some of my favourite books. Books about herbal medicine, folk tales, works of fiction and, some books that encourage self-reliance and independence. All details about the books are listed below. If you would like to know more about me and Danu's Irish Herb Garden, take a look - www.danusirishherbgarden.com/
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Here is a list of all the books -
"The Book of Kells" by R.A. MacEvoy - Bantam Books
"Irish Wild Plants" by Niall Mac Coitir - The Collins Press
"The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable" by Juliette de Bairacli Levy - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
"Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss - Lotus Press
"The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins - Chancellor Press
"The Garden Apothecary" by Becky Cole - Hardie Grant Books
"Grandma's Ways for Modern Days" by Paul and Diana Peacock - How to Books/Spring Hill
"Witch Light" by Susan Fletcher - Fourth Estate. The author includes some historical notes about the characters at the end of the story which are very interesting.
"Carmina Gadelica, Vol I and II by Alexander Carmichael - Forgotten Books
"Radical Remedies" by Brittany Ducham - Roost Books
"The Rodale Herb Book" - Edited by William H.Hylton - Rodale Press
"Vinegar" by Maria Costangtino & Gina Steer - Flame Tree Publishing
"Meeting the Other Crowd" by Eddie Lenihan - Gill Books
I hope you give some of these books a try! Let me know if you have them or when you look them up.
Sending Love and Gratitude to all. xxx Many thanks for your comments and emails.

[@HofB]

What an amazingly beautiful visit today. I LOVE books too. The feel, the smell, the excitement of a new investigation into herbs or a tale of long ago that I revisit over and over. I have a dream of someday visiting Ireland as my grandmother’s people are from around Galway region. Thanks for sharing your little slice of peace with us.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hi Dobbie, so glad you liked this and hope you get to Galway one day. xx Lots of bookshops there.

[@thegingerherring]

Thank you for all of the beautiful recommendations! Just a note for others that in the US, Witch Light was published under the name The Highland Witch. I adored Corrag. The book has that amazing quality of wild magic that makes you want to permanently live outdoors.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Most definitely. We have an incredible full moon here tonight with clear skies and I just want to stay outside. Thanks for sharing about US name. xx

[@JB-pd4ni]

Thanks for the heads up for the US

[@dianesimmons9199]

Highland witch by Susan fletcher??

[@thestillroombotanicals2932]

And! The Highland Witch is free on Audible right now (for those who prefer to listen) 📚

[@susanutterback300]

Hello Terri. Blessings to you and your family. I’m going to be getting some of the books you shared with us today. I too have a library scattered around my home. My granddaughters love looking at all my books! So these that you talked about will be a lovely addition. My youngest granddaughter spotted a fairy ring at her recess in school one day. She warned the other children to not disturb that area and taught them the reason. I was so proud of her. Both of the girls love learning about our Irish history and the stories, lore and traditions. Have a wonderful week🦋💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Tell her we are proud of her too - well done to her! Thanks Susan I think I will have a great week xx

[@susanutterback300]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Yes I will tell her🦋💜

[@cerridwencottagediary9194]

I absolutely love books. Several times family members have offered to buy me a kindle but I couldn't imagine getting the same excitment I get from holding and opening a book from switching on a device

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I feel exactly the same. It just wouldn't feel write. All the anticipation of turning a page would be missing. xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

Absolutely! Screens just seem so cold and unwelcoming.

[@isabellesender]

Thank you!💕💕💕I was a reference librarian and knew deep in my soul that books would survive the internet. There's nothing like a 3 year old holding a book and turning its real pages as you read them a fairytale.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Pure magic isn't it!! xx

[@dianamary6170]

I can vouch for the arthritis treatment with the ACV. I would be in debilitating pain otherwise! Love books too .. 💛

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad to hear it is working so well for you xx

[@TheStarcruiser]

Hi Terri! Books are my addiction, they are my friends & family (I even have one's that live on my bed). One of my favourite quotes comes from Cicero: If you have a garden and a library you have everything you need". Thank You for sharing! Also, your house looks so lovely!!!🌻🌺🐝🐞🦋

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That is a wonderful quote and so true - friends in the books and friends in the plants. xx

[@lynnporter9440]

Thanks for this. I've come back to Dickens, aged 70. What a writer he was. The characterisation, landscape depiction, his ability with the English Language is second to none. I've returned to classic books, going through them as I think of them: Crime and Punishment, To Kill a Mocking Bird, the Count of Monte Cristo and so on. I will take your recommendation of Wilkie Collins book. I'd completely forgotten about about him and I will read the Book of Kells. I grew up in the 50s knowing every wild plant that surrounded me, I had the little 'Observers Book of Wild Flowers' then and I still love those books. So I can feel a little of what you felt as a child about books and of course about flowers

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I agree re Charles Dickens - what a genius! To Kill a Mocking Bird is a classic, a must read. But so many books are. how lucky you were as a child to have such a book xx

[@marymary5494]

I too am reading/rereading the classics. I’ve recently discovered Arnold Bennett here on KZbin. I’ve listened to four of his works so far, while I’m knitting or crocheting. His books are all set in Staffordshire, his characters are fabulous.

[@littlestbroccoli]

I plan to read Crime and Punishment soon, but started reading the classics recently with another Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov. If you do get to that one, it's quite entertaining! Can't recommend it highly enough.

[@buddhabro.9130]

I always get excited when knowledgeable and wise people like you share the books they value. because I know there's a possibility I will value them as well. Thank you so much. Sending you lots of love and reading happiness from America! 🤓❤🌱📚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much - lots of reading happiness to you too. It is always lovely to meet and discuss books we have loved. I always get enthused talking with others about favourite books. xx

[@lizatrue7543]

I've had Back To Eden for several decades. It's one of my favorite books ever! Loved the rest of your recommended books as well. Thank you Terri!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is a good one, says it all. Hope you like the others too. xx

[@gloworm6387]

Oh I love your fireplace! You look so cozy today. I know this early, but Happy Valentine's Day.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Love to you too. Very cosy Saturday night. xx

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Your wealth of knowledge is vast. I appreciate all the Teachings. 🕯 The books you recommend sound and look lovely. 📖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Calm down Blue Sky - my knowledge is not vast! I wish it was. So much still to learn. I appreciate your comment though and I hope you get to enjoy some of the books I have mentioned. xxxx

[@sandraeggerstedt7930]

Thanks Terri. Reading brings me hours of pleasure. You are never alone when you have a good book especially on a cold snowy day in Canada! See you next week

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So true Sandra xx and keep warm there in Canada xx

[@sallylunamoth5542]

Wonderful...Thank You Terri For inviting us into your Beautiful Lounge....I Love Books & The 'Irish Wild Plants' is on my Wish List. Such an interesting selection of Books 💚📚🤗

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you liked it Sally. Niall Mac Coitir also has books about Trees and Animals. Very interesting folk lore in them xx

[@s.n.6558]

What a 'coincidence': yesterday evening I was listening to some Irish music, went to my bookshelf and took the book about fairies and folktales from W.B Yeats out (published in the seventies or eighties) Instead of listening to nature, they're cutting here all the forests. I can't walk in nature anymore, because there's no nature left and it hurts. Ten years ago this was the greenest part of the Netherlands. Thank you dear neighbour from Ireland, for your inspiring booklist! 🙏

[@rowan7658]

That is awful…. My heart hurts ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So sorry to hear that. That is a painful feeling in the heart - to hear that. I hope your local community can change things xx

[@s.n.6558]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden the locals burn their own trees in their wood stoves. It's their family, who cut the trees. They get lots of money for the wood. I'm the crazy one, here.

[@marydunn3867]

Loved your enthusiasm for books ,as fellow enthusiasts we understand . Someone once asked us when we get time to read and was amazed when we said everyday 💜 I have a couple of new herbal books,will send you an e mail xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Mary I look forward to that. It is amazing to me, and to you probably, that people can say such a thing!. My ex brother in law was once heard to boast that he DIDN'T have any books in his house! Can you believe it?????

[@itzakpoelzig330]

That's why he's the ex!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

@@itzakpoelzig330 😂

[@tassiegirl1991]

A lovely comfy sofa to sit and relax with a good book, the environment in your room very conducive to relaxation. Love the cushions too

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

We don't use that room enough so it is nice to take the odd day and relax. xx

[@joytanner2903]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful and varied titles! I can’t wait to check them out. Our community in Toronto has “Little Libraries” that people put up on their front yards. Charming book containers (think big, covered bird feeders) housing gently used books, that people can take and share. When you need to edit and clean out your personal library, it’s a great place to offer someone a “new” read! Always a different set of books each week, as people drop off books of their own that they have finished reading. Have a great week!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Oh Joy, that sounds like a really lovely idea. I must suggest that to friends and neighbours. One of my students found a book in a public phone box in the UK and sent it on to me after she had read it. She said this is a "thing" over there - that people leave books in public places for others to read. Such lovely sharing ideas xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

I just can't bear to part with any books! I'm a hoarder and I know it's not very generous of me but letting go of books feels like amputating parts of my being. Even if I never open a particular book in my collection again, if I've read it, it's gotta stay!

[@easternwindglass350]

Wonderful selection of books. I too love books.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Great to meet another book lover. xx

[@joyb5525]

We in the Swinford Writers/ poetry group for the next meet up Wednesday 15th February, 2-3 pm Swinford Library. The themes will be fairies, angel's spirit, mythology. In this very dark thermonuclear danger time, let's all call upon the spirits to support us. Clairvoyant well done.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think we need to call on them. You are so near yet so far, other wise I would come to your meet up xx

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Sending high energy love from Geordieland. 💜🙏💜

[@MaHa-um5sv]

Thank you for showing us all these treasures! 💚

[@MaHa-um5sv]

lovely Brigid doll, too! :)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

They are treasures - glad you think so too. xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

She is last years - made a new one since. xx

[@dwaynecuster]

The last time I was in Dublin, I stopped by Trinity College to see the Book of Kells. It was a moving experience. So ancient and fragile. There was a bit too much Christianity for me, but I did admire the beauty of the art and calligraphy. I will have to check out MacEvoy's The Book of Kells. It seems to have more Celtic roots. Love your book choices Terri! ❤❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have yet to see the original Dwayne, even though I have been to Trinity. The novel has Celtic christianity in it and paganism and magic and time travel - pure pleasure. xx

[@thewoodlandcottage]

What a delightful array of books. I can't wait to purchase Witch Light. Thank you for sharing this informative episode!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. xx

[@kestrelfeather]

Thanks for this one. I really enjoyed it. I'm a book lover as well with quite a few herbal and herbal medicine books on my stuffed shelves. I do have a number of the books you have as well. Back on December 6th, 1986 the 100 year old cabin I was living in burned to the ground so I lost all my belongings, my two dear dogs, musical instruments and about 250 books. It took me years and years to come to terms with that tragedy. Still I am paranoid about fire and burning down. Heating this cabin with wood, my heat source, I am always leery, trying to be super careful about the woodstove and stove pipe chimney which I clean out habitually. When I was a shepherd, with my goat herd and horses, I spent a tremendous amount of time 'living' outside, shepherding my goats, with my dog, up the mountain, through the forest and nearby meadows. Prior to that long period, shepherding, I was an active outdoorsman. With all of that outdoor living I felt like I really connected with nature. I did learn so much over all those years, about plants, herbs, trees, birds, animals, insects, etc. Back in the 1970's, the real beginning of my 'herbal education' I read quite a few books on plants, biology and nature. Strangely, or maybe not so strangely, I always read that things like lichen and mushrooms had no medicinal value (those books were written by western authors, supposedly educated on the subject). Now I've learned, from reading many other herbal medicine books, watching herbal medicine videos here on you tube, etc. that there is definitely medicine in quite a few lichens and mushrooms. Funny thing, a bunch of that knowledge has been rediscovered (if I can put it that way) from rather ancient sources, such as native people in Siberia and here in North America. As we know now there are particular mushrooms and lichens that have anti-cancer applications as well as treating a lot of other illness, bodily complaints and imbalances. I'm one of those 'practitioners' that use cider vinegar along with cayenne pepper mixed with pure water (I boil and filter all my water as my water source is a mountain stream that flows nearby) as a morning drink. I know the benefits of cider vinegar and cayenne as it does me a lot of good. I don't use that mixture continually, just like I don't use my homemade tinctures, herbal medicine teas (from roots and plant parts) for extended periods. I do use herbal medicine all year round though, switching up my mixtures regularly (from week to week). I'm always wanting to learn more about herbal medicine and I'm so grateful to people such as yourself for sharing your knowledge on the subject. Here we are still in the grip of winter, although it has been a rather mild one this year for the most part. I'm hoping that by St. Patrick's Day spring will be arriving here in this mountain valley but one never knows how it will go. Last year we had so much late snow in February and March, spring was very late. I can hardly wait to get back in the garden again as gardening is one of my passions. Thanks again for your great videos and for sharing all your wonderful books and knowledge. Cheers from British Columbia, Canada!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I am so sorry to hear of that tragedy - I think you referred to it once before. Deeply traumatic and not surprised it has left you leery of fire. I have some Birch polymore mushroom tincturing away here and some Chaga yet to work with. I find them very beneficial. I agree that it is best not to self medicate continually but to also keep checking in with yourself to use the plants you need when you need them and for maintenance. Your life sounds so fascinating, I envy you your past life living out on the mountains and I am challenging myself to work up to doing more living and sleeping on the land here. I would love to see a picture of your cabin and your valley. Do you have any pictures on line on your blog? In the meantime, stay warm and plan your garden xx

[@bethwright6090]

Thank you for all your wonderful recommendations. I especially loved scanning the titles edited in around the 8:25 min mark. Loved the big black and white one that showed up in the stack with "The Trials of Koli" and "Book of Humorous Quotations." Knowing that one publication is in your household library made my whole day. Bless both you and Lol for these empowering and beautiful videos.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad you spotted that and that it made your day! Yay!!!💪😉😃

[@lolhardiman5247]

Hah!!!

[@karareynolds772]

I so enjoyed your wonderful video today. I feel exactly as you do about books - our house us full of them - and if anyone wants to know what I want as a present, a book token is the answer! I am not interested is owning a lot of "stuff" but get very excited by new books. I will certainly explore some of the books you referred to, particularly those about herbs. Your home looks so cosy - you are surrounded by books, blankets and a wood-burnimg stove - heaven on a rather chilly February day ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Books, Blankets and a hot stove - my idea of heaven too xx

[@tdarons]

Lovely! I love your gorgeous style. Feels like “Home” or an earthly faery godmother! Goddess Bless! From Brisbane Australia.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

😀

[@Thebearcave1776]

Wonderful books! Thanks for sharing. My shopping list just grew quite a bit. Lots of snow is still on the ground here; one of the snowiest January's in a long time. Glad our well and aquafer will be filled come the thaw. March is typically our snowiest month however. Starting to plan this years projects and reading, reading, reading. Blessed be.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too. Yes, it is a great time of year to be reading and planning. xx

[@MegaJudith94]

I’m writing a story about fairyes. And this video is very useful for me! You’re really amazing and lovely in all your videos ❤ keep it on!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Mega Judith. Hope it was helpful xx

[@MegaJudith94]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden surely it is ❤️

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Good luck! 🍀🙏☘

[@randolphfriend8260]

💙 Thank you Terri. Lovely. 😁

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Randolph xx Glad you liked this one xx

[@tbrown2302]

Growing up in a dysfunctional family I would loose myself in the world of books. I yearned to be some of the characters I read about and could easily be transformed to another place. As an adult I’m still an avid reader and am thrilled when I see my grandchildren enamored with books. Blessings.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Books offer an escape route into other worlds, other realms as well as educating and inspiring us. Blessings to you and grandchildren. xx

[@deirdreclark2128]

Books are friends. HATE ebooks!! My home is filled with books, plants and pictures. Really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Books everywhere - it is a good sign when you go into someone's house xx

[@mariaetheridge8343]

Bookworms we are! I've moved into a new home and the unpacking has taken me daaaays! Books, books, books! How I love them! Yes, I love technology too but nothing beats the feel of the book. Thank you for sharing that lovely collection.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

What a treat, to unpack and find all your old favourite books- Worth the move!😂 xx

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful time spent with you while sipping tea🥰 Thanks for sharing! I love real books! Blessings to you 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too and glad you liked the recommendations. xx

[@avigold3622]

so grateful to my mum for passing on a love of books

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lucky you! xx

[@pamelapendlebury9496]

LOVED this! …just what I needed this Sunday ~ I , too, love a welcoming large pile of books just waiting to be enjoyed. I ordered some of these just now. Thank you so much.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That's great Pamela! Hope they are helpful to you xxx

[@aariley2]

I love all the GREEN around your house!!!!💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too - there is quite a lot of it😃 xx

[@shivakat2297]

My daughter and myself continue to love books. There's something about the feel and smell of them while reading. Thank you for sharing some of your favorites. The feral girl one peaked my interest.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Same here. I still remember the smell of the old pulp children's books from when I was a kid. The smell made you KNOW that you were about to be transported. xx

[@tacywest8842]

The moonstone is known as first british mystery. My heart expanded with the list of great books. Living isolated this is food for my soul. The feel and smell of books is the best, i read a lot for many reasons

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

The joy of reading! xx

[@hetty2974]

I just was wondering🤔 what part of England did you live,.?its been a beautiful sunshine, dry day here today, very chilly i feel s as though Jack frost will visit tonight with his friends 😀 .it is so very pretty,.I remember that during the time when we had books as a child we then had to pass them to mum once read so that we could pass them on to other children, I thought that was perhaps why I like to cling on to mine as an adult, I do love to check our charity shop s too as much as I can when I get into our small town, its so exciting there too to get good finds and help the charity s too at the same time. Although I have kept a small amount of chicken s for years now I love to pick up the odd chbook,and for my children. Well keep cosy, 5pm Sunday evening ,here, nights are lighter each week,,hello 👋 to all your lovely viewers from me too.take good care.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Dearest Hetty, Imbolc blessings to you and the girls. Jack Frost was a regular visitor when I was a child in the north east of England. I grew up in Stockton on Tees. Charity shops are great for unexpected books. xx Thanks for your hello to everyone xx

[@hetty2974]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden hello dear terri, oh I live in the south west of England 🇬🇧, somerset. How. Are you terri, I hope that delightful herbal tea held with that annoying cold ,?.love to you and your fand creatures, from me and mine too.xxxx

[@JB-pd4ni]

I share your love of books, they're some of my fav friends. I enjoyed this, we need t keep the knowledge of plants as our allies alive. I like Michael Pollan's view that possibly the plant world has been farming humans...something to think about.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Yes indeed. The whole of Nature is our ally really, in various ways xx

[@harlanfreeze6002]

I love ♥️your channel. Can't wait to have land to clean it up from man made chemicals, and let it naturally thrive. Thanks for all the inspiration. Fan from Louisiana, USA

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hey Harlan in Louisiana. Hope you get your land soon and get working. Sending blessings for it to manifest for you xx

[@jondecker2068]

I love books. The smell and tactile sensations (especially old books) brings me much joy and comfort. Unfortunately, I am legally blind and so now to read I use a pdf of books so that I can enlarge them so I can read them but I still buy books for my library.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sorry to hear that but glad that you can see enlarged print. Hope you get to enjoy many years of reading yet. xx

[@marykmusic]

It's early spring here. I can feel it. Some birds have never left despite the hard freezes, such as a few robins and mountain bluebirds. I'm reading these days, too, in the lovely south-window sunshine.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sounds lovely! xx

[@ronnieadam8710]

Thank you so much for your advice on apple cider viniger, I'm taking it every day with water.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome! Every day with water, add honey or lemon or not. An excellent start to the day. xx

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Wishing you a lovely weekend too! ✨️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much! Hope you have a great weekend and a lovely week following xx

[@yaninacarling8686]

I loved this sharing of the books you have. I've watched this video a few times over! Your enthusiasm for herbs is beautiful 🌿 ❤️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Yanina - I am very enthusiastic😀xx

[@hippimummy]

I read witch light a few years ago, cried buckets at the white mare’s end.. Absolutely wonderful haunting stuff that’ll stay with you long after the last page xXx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Agree! Such a sad and moving movement, for her to loose such a friend and ally. xxx

[@JuliandratheGreat]

Brilliant film once again! It’s a very rare occasion that I get indigestion/heartburn, but a couple of weeks ago I did, and the best and fastest cure for it was taking a couple shots of apple cider vinegar.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad to hear it is helping xx

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Yes! Reading a book fills many senses. My daughter wrote a tiny book stitched together when she was 3 n half. She has just had her book of short stories published at 32 years. I am ridiculously proud Terri.🥰🥳🤣. Thanks for sharing your favourite herbal books with us☘🍏🍀.

[@JB-pd4ni]

You have a right to be a proud momma!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is not ridiculous to be proud of your daughter - I feel proud of her just by association. What is the name of the book and who is the publisher. Well done to you daughter and to you for all your motherly support and encouragement. xx

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Bless you, what a lovely comment💞. It is... Kaleidoscopes in the Dark by B.G.Rogers. Publisher 'B. Press'. It is a collection of short 'dark' stories that touches on dark humour, remnants of fairytales and gothic themes. Available online and good book shops via order. 🥰

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

@@moiragoldsmith7052 Thanks Moira - looking forward to this one. xx

[@ramonajolley1966]

I am a lover of books as well. They relax me. Take care.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello fellow book lover. What would we do without them😂 xx

[@hetty2974]

Oh terri, thankyou, I just love love your videos, oh my yes how massive ly comforting to be surrounded by delicious, simply lovely useful books.i feel so completely content after watching your videos. X.i have 5 very grown up children, and 7 grand ones now,they all get books from me birthdays and Christmas 🎄 😀. We would always visit the library when they were tiny and come home with so msny,good job I had a big pram back then as we couldn't carry them zlwas a long way to walk,my eldest daughter now 41 ans with a little son 6 Yr old, we used to have a library van visit oh it was magical for her,to this day she loves fairy folk and enchanting stories, makes lots of little craft things, we just love the beautiful nature,so real and comfort ing,,I could spend hours explaining but that won't be too helpful on the comments, 😄 .I have recently posted a little fellow stick to my grand son there,Dover, I'm in Somerset. But it had a lovely little face and he couldn't wait for when they visit next,so its gone to them by post. 😄 ,I have a pile of sticks I just cannot burn on my fire,so they are special, pine cones too..terri I spotted some simply lovely chickens on your window cills.your house too is so comforting and comfortable. So have a wonderful weekend too.thankyou so so much,xxhugs,too.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Hetty. You live in a beautiful place. Your children are so lucky that you instilled a love of books in them.. My daughter bought me the wooden chickens - I have a thing for chickens😀 Tell me more about your sticks xx

[@hetty2974]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden thats lovely, your chickens. Oh yep im been trying to be able to send you an email, still not worked that out,I shall keep trying through the day,when I can,dear me im bit slow to learn 🙂 😊.

[@lynnereilly1337]

My husband and I owned a used book store in California for several years and it was a joy to go to work every single day, not to mention the customers were all lovely book reading kindred spirits! Thank you for the book suggestions, I will be looking these up xxx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That must be one of the best jobs in the world - I would probably sit and read all day and forget to take payment!😂

[@maryalcock9451]

Thank you Terri that’s another two books you’ve recommended I’ve now ordered 😍 the vinegar book and the witch book Love your recommendations xx I bought one last time when you did a similar feature Like you I love my books like you say your never lonely with a book xxx much love to you

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Love to you too Mary and thanks for watching. So glad you enjoyed the recommendations. xx

[@loisbanks3614]

Lovely! Cozy! Friendly! Calming! Grounding! Thankyou from my heart!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad you liked it and thank you too xx

[@cherylK228]

Lovely video! As a librarian, herbalist, and lover of faeries, this warmed my heart. I read Witch Light under its alternate title, Highland Witch. Truly enjoyed the story of Corag. Thank you for sharing some of your collection with us. I'll look for some of these to supplement my library.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I enjoyed it very much and appreciated the historical notes at the end. xxx

[@clairelouisehudson21]

Oh I loved the highland witch too!!!!

[@bethtrott4772]

Thank you for the lovely book recommendations 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome xx

[@Shwettyapple]

I love that color green in the room !

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me too! xx

[@maxinedefty9462]

Thank you for sharing. I always told my two daughters when they were young you can never read enough. I totally agree with you how a book brings emotions, I still have my book from childhood of The Lion The Witch and the wardrobe. How that fusty old book brings up so many lovely memories of my mum and dad and older brother reading it to me. I actually bring it out of the bookcase now and then to smell the fust. C.S.Lewis was born just 30 miles from me in Belfast. I love books of myths and the fairies etc. Colettes book Walking Between Worlds is a great read too. X

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love Colette's books too and C.S Lewis made a HUGE impression on me. I loved all the Narnia books. Much better than anything around today. xx

[@maxinedefty9462]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden totally agree with you, the books my grandson gets from his school library just don't seem to have that magical soul what our childhood books had. I love all the chronicles of Narnia too, I even love all my Harry Potter collection too lol. I also love the great wee books my Rural neighbourhood Watch put together. All the older generation telling their yarns, and how alot of them heard or seen fairies. I live in quite a remote part of the countryside and love walking the fields and thinking, I wonder am I being watched by our fairy folk xx

[@lolhardiman5247]

I loved the first books of the Narnia series but the author that really got me hooked as a child was Alan Garner with The Wierdstone Of Brisingamen. I think it's because he based his fantasy on the old folk tales of his region of northern England.

[@jennifermoore8236]

Hello Terri and All. Waiting for my little car to charge on a rain driven mall parking lot this Easter Sunday then to my Dads for a meal and visit. Watching your videos is like a beautiful visit with family. Thank you for your wonderful service. At home on Texada Is. we have loads of bog myrtle bushes around a little lake. We harvest the leaves for a tea. It assists lucid dreaming ✨❤️✨. When I want to ask what I still need to work on, I'll have a few leaves in my after supper tea and 'Bob's your uncle'! Sending blessings and love to All 🙏❤️🙏

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

Heldegard of Bingin ,a Rhineland Catholic mystic of the 12th century,has been called an ideal model of the liberated woman. She was a poet and scientist,painter and musician,playwright,prophet,preacher,social critic,abbess and healer/herbalist . She was a brilliant woman. I have CDs on her music. Absolutist beautiful. I recommend you buy a book on her.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A truly inspiring woman! How did she do it???? Her music is spellbinding. I have a couple of books by/about her and would recommend like you xx

[@ritaappleby2432]

Thank you so much for these gems. My reading list just grew ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Mine too from the recommendations in the comments😃 xx

[@Carducci1959]

I couldn't imagine my home without books! Many thanks Terri for the wonderful video!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Me neither - it would be weird - something would be missing. Glad you enjoyed the video xx

[@FarmhouseWorthy]

I prefer books over online. I especially love vintage books on my special interest. Enjoy so much your videos, and the scenic views each week are beautifully and thoughtfully captured.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Faith. Yes- Lol puts a lot of thought into the scenic views he includes. Enjoy your books xx

[@kathyarnold9163]

I found a copy of the older book on Amazon. I should get it in a couple days. Thank you for the recommendation.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Lucky you - it is a really informative book xx

[@MrsMMcG]

I giggled when I saw this video with you surrounded by books, herbal tea, and showing all your filled bookshelves. You are a total Virgo! I would know (fellow Virgo here) because as I watched, I had my herbal tea, a stack of books (witches, fairies, food and gardening) as my filled bookshelves are behind me. My daughter was laughing saying, are you two related??? Lol…I’m pretty sure I’m going to look into some of the books you have, after all, one can never have too many! 😆 Wishing you a lovely week, Terry! ♥️

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello lost sister!😂 Well what other books would you read??😂 xx

[@candacenagle505]

What a treat! I just ordered "The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable" by Juliette de Bairacli Levy - Farrar, Straus and Giroux for my granddaughter for her birthday present. She recently was in Egypt at a horse rescue and was introduced to using herbs for horse care. She will love this book. And I remember buying Back to Eden in the early 70's...somewhere I have lost it. So many of the books you discussed are now on my list!!! Thank you.

[@tammyhoushour8070]

I love book's and I have several herb book's and gardening book's. I feel sorry for the younger generation they only know their e book's . Thank you for sharing your library with us 📚🙌❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Not a problem, glad to share. E-books just don't cut it xx

[@debbietodd8547]

Thank you Terri, I too have loved books for as long as I can remember. One of my favorite memories as a child was going to the public library on a Saturday to choose 4 new books, I was just over the moon all day. I think I will have to find myself a copy of Witch Light. Thank you for sharing.☘

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wasn't it so exciting! I remember going after school when I was about 8 and reading one of the books on the walk home. That meant I had to go again the next day to get more books😂 xx

[@Divinefemininemiracles]

Ha ha the real Anthony F ! We are on the same page (s'cuse the pun) x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are the first person to have spotted that. Love the pun xxx

[@lolhardiman5247]

Had to use the opportunity to put in!

[@equinnox70]

I love it! Fellow out-of-the-box thinkers, unite!

[@violaspencer5628]

@@lolhardiman5247 Terri’s husband?? Good on you for that! Your camera work is always amazing! I read that book and have tried without success to get others to do so. Glad to know you and Terri are among the clueful!

[@angelafeather1301]

Lovely thank you 😊

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you enjoyed it Angela xx

[@christinebrown6154]

Lovely recommendations. I too love books & treat them like comforting friends. Thank you Terri🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome - it is lovely to discover so many people are book lovers - all the commenters here are! xx

[@witchways]

When I first started working with herbs in the 70's I bought that book and it really was wonderful. Somewhere along the way it disappeared and later versions were not as broad in their scope. I haven't see any of the recent versions in many years. Thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

The Rodale Book?? There are versions today or at least they are still printing books but not sure of their content. xx

[@witchways]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thank you xxoo, Colette

[@LolaMarigold]

Terri I adopted an abandoned kitten years back and she had ringworm on her face. I used diluted Apple cider vinegar and it was gone in three days. I had to research the dilution ratio to make sure it wouldn't burn her skin. Unfortunately I have gerd/reflux so any vinegar makes me feel like I am having a heart attack. I wish I could use it for all it's benefits. When you said Book of Kells my memory went to the one at Trinity College that my aunt in Dublin kept at me to go see but I was 19 and more interested in shopping..🤨

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Try some Digestive Enzymes with HCL for your acid reflux and don't take antacids, just in case... Ah yes, the follies of youth😟 Well now you are not so interested in shopping so go see it xx

[@LolaMarigold]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Thanks. I will look into the HCL. I live across the pond so I won't be seeing it anytime soon.

[@dianesimmons9199]

Good Morning Terri…love your book selection…thank you for sharing…just watched Eddie Lenihan on you tube by your suggestion…what a lovely soul …will watch more…we look forward to your Sunday videos…have a great day!!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad to hear that. He is a lovely soul! Fascinating stories! xx

[@cynthiahamblin-perry5880]

Oh, this was wonderful! You gave me some great additions to my books wish list! I too have loads of books all over the house and read every day. I tried those Kindle electronic readers years ago but hated it! I want a real book in my hands and on my shelf where I can refer to it! My son is in Dublin for work this week and just sending me photos - wish I could be there. It has been 40 years since I was last there. Amazing how things have changed. Many blessings from very cold and snowy Vermont.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings from a mild and green Connemara. Ireland has changed immensely in the last 40 years, and not all for the best. i agree, best thing is a book in the hand. xx

[@SkyBridges-mz5nu]

Thanks for sharing, Terri. I have just returned to the US from a trip to Ireland. I had a short visit with Colette at Bealtaine Cottage. She is such an inspiration. We rented a car and spent most of our time in the countryside. I loved Connemara and the Beara Peninsula. I spent my 69th birthday in Dingle. It was the trip of a lifetime! I will never forget this beautiful land of the Goddess. Blessings to you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you had a lovely time. Hope you enjoyed your time with Colette. She/we are overdue a visit with each other. Delighted you got to see so much and so much of the best of our country xx

[@KarensOpinionsMayDiffer]

Possibly the best show title ever!😃

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Like the title of your channel - very intriguing!! xx

[@Concrete_Crescent]

I am so grateful to have discovered your channel. Thank you Faerie mother!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Delighted to meet you! Thank you for watching and getting in touch xx

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Thank-you for this channel! 🤍 Watching past videos over the Winter! 🤍💙🤍💙 🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Dear Blue Sky, thank you so much. So lovely to see all your comments. Feel as if we are getting to know each other. xx

[@wldhearth]

Meeting the Other Crowd is definitely one of my favorites. I turn to it again and again.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

One of mine too xx

[@wldhearth]

​@@DanusIrishHerbGardenIf interested, I highly recommend Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Potawatomi botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer. There are so many universal, timeless perspectives woven throughout this book.

[@afolsom685]

Ahh Terri...this is wonderful as books are my soul's delight. We have some of the same books. I don't know why that should gladden my heart so - but it does. Thank you muchly.💗🌸

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It gladdens my heart - another connection made!💚

[@tennesseenana4838]

I'm enjoying a cup of Rosemary, Sage and Thyme tea while watching your video. Yes, there's something special about having a book to read, especially on a cold and dark winter's evening. I'd ordered Rosemary Gladstar's book 'Medicinal Herbs' and it arrived last week. So now I have a new book to enjoy. I appreciate you having the list of the books you talked about. Your videos are a great way to start my Sundays!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I have that book and highly recommend it too xx Enjoy xx

[@caleenalexanderson6209]

Thank you Terry for this great discussion of books. My daughter gave me for Solstice the book Essential Herbs by Neal's Yard Remedies. It's lovely. Thanks for your recommendations.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I'll look at that - thanks! xx

[@oanawilson3881]

Thank you Terri for another relaxing, informative video!🤗. More books in my”basket” ready to be purchased very soon. It’s your fault Terri! 😉😀🤗. I can’t wait to get them. Yes, missing the stars of the video. Don’t blame them, if they are relaxing. 🤗😍

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I had so many recommendations I'm in the same boat/basket!😂

[@lunanightbreed]

Terri, your videos are such a treat, it is always a pleasure to have your wonderful voice with me while I go through my Sunday routine. Thank you for the book recommendations, some of them I already have but some I have added to my wishlist:) Thank you for your amazing work, have a lovely week

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

A lovely week to you too Giulia. Glad to hear you already have some of the books, hope the others come to you xx

[@lm9753]

Thank you, Terri. What a great share. I so much enjoy your Sunday posts. xxoo -L

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks L M - glad to hear that. xx

[@daniellacarolinagiordano]

Oh...Danu, lovely books! What a precious moment with you and your favourite books. I couldn´t help to enjoy the megaball of yarn beside you... Please, do a video in which you show us your yarn and creations! I just discovered your KZbin Channel an hour ago, and I´ve been having a lovely time a gift from Heaven! 💗

[@minamoo3035]

Just discovered lovage! planted some in my garden a couple of years ago, but only just realized how yummy it it and great for cooking with

[@marielg9143]

What great books

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think they are - and hundreds more besides😂 xx

[@marielg9143]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I have similar one's for reference to North America I've learned and used alot as a guide.

[@Chickenfoothomestead]

Oh Terri I was so excited to see you did another book talk. I have copied a few down and will be on the hunt for them. Good to see you as always.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hope you find them xx

[@123uschie]

Thank you for sharing your books .I love my books and I cannot imagine my life without them ❤

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I'm the same - it would be so lonely, unimaginable xx

[@jeffhinrichs2993]

It's always fun insight into the mind of our favorite KZbinr when you show us your library. It is funs to see that we own some of the same books, although my edition of Rodale's is a newer one.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I had a friend around last Sunday and she was looking at my books and exclaiming at how many she had too and how many of the others she wanted! It's great to see and discover something new about each other. xx

[@hetty2974]

Thankyou terri so much, hmmm! Its lovely to get comfy with books and knitting on those days thst suddenly feel like October again here in uk,its actually April 27th,th 2024,.i love very much the story of the tree and the big road,,it breaks my heart when trees are threatened 💔. X,oh i did manage to find the grandma, s a zys back along 😊. Im slowly gathering more herbal books,,,trying to work out my herbs and repottings .have a relaxing Saturday evening if you see this comment, love and thankyou, s to you from me xxx in uk,x

[@salardis8804]

Thank you Terri. Over the years I accumulated quite a collection of books on herbs, healing and folklore but kept lending them to friends. Needless to say, I have very few left, since no one returns borrowed books. The two books of Robin Wall Kimmerer are my new top favourites, Gathering Moss and Braiding Sweet Grass. Really enjoying them. Also Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake.

[@lolhardiman5247]

I've read Braiding Sweetgrass too and it is such a beautiful book. I'm a fan of Rupert Sheldrake and didn't know his son wrote too. Is he carrying on the baton?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love Braiding Sweetgrass and thanks for reminding me about Gathering Moss - I will order that tomorrow. Merlin Sheldrake is very interesting too xx You will have to chase up your friends and get your books back! xxx

[@witchy8578]

As an extremely imaginative child I was fascinated by The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S Lewis, I cannot count how many times I read this book and still have it now. I found this video so lovely Terri, as I do all of your videos and have actually managed to find the Vinegar book second hand on ebay for a couple of quid so am chuffed to bits as I do use white vinegar and apple cider vinegar. In fact I am due to strain my lavender/acv infusion tomorrow for my hair rinse, of which I was inspired to make after watching another of your videos! I look forward to your next one on Sunday, lots of love and light 💜🙏xx

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Love and light to you too - Narnia tales are my favourites as well. My girls love them too. Your hair will be beautiful! xxx

[@violaspencer5628]

I was happy to notice one of my current favorite books on your shelf! (TRAF)😉 Wish everyone would read that one! Interesting vid all the way through - thanks, Terri

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

If only... Glad to hear from another of the million plus! xx

[@onerainywish9759]

I noticed that too! We are not alone!

[@daggy1778]

Dear Terri................yes....Books are my friends too.....I have a lot of Healing plants books,your two books,books from healing stones( my english is not so good,I hope you understand)......................Blessings and Greetings from Daggy,Kiel,Germany☘☘☘in the past I read a lot over Durrow Abby,owles..................I wrote a story over an Owl who lives in Durrow abbey

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings Daggy, we understand each other I think. No worries xx

[@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz]

My favourite reading spot is in bed after a nap and I love using a modern LED compact torch (I have a collection of these now with all varying light outputs warm/cool etc) to directly light the book pages and when the books are photographically or artistically illustrated then the images really just jump out at me with basically staggering mesmerising beauty due to these modern lights. It's so incredible that I miss them if I turn the page and it is just a text section and on top of that I am supposedly somewhat colour blind but I sure see a hell of a lot of colour for being blind? I do wish my reading concentration was better though as these days I can't seem to stop drifting off to think of something else other than what I am reading and keep having to bring myself back and re-read the section to see if I took any of it in previously.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Maybe take some notes? xx

[@maureenbouey]

Well, you hit the sweet spot for me with this one: books, little people, herbal tea and feral girls! I got my first library card before I started school and took the maximum number allowed out every Saturday. I have some of the ones you mentioned (or showed) and the mention of Wilkie Collins brought back fond memories...such an brilliant writer. And the little people: my father always had leprechuans in his pockets that only we knew about, except for my favourite Aunt Lena who welcomed them into her magical room. I was always aware of the fairy world and am drawn to anything connected to them. Some of the books I haven't yet read but will look for, definitely the vinegar one. For anyone with digestive issues, a tbsp of apple cider vinegar (with the mother) in a glass of distilled water, half an hour before a meal, can be a life changer :). Thank you for this one too Terri XO