The Green Witch's Garden

I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes at the phrase “green witch” before pressing play. But five minutes into Xe Sands’ measured, earthy delivery—like if your favorite NPR host also knew how to brew a mean protection charm—I was scribbling notes about companion planting for spiritual focus. Murphy-Hiscock’s genius lies in the specifics: she doesn’t just say “plant basil for abundance”; she explains *which variety* thrives in containers, how to dry it without losing its energetic punch, and why you should whisper your intentions to the seeds as you sow them. It’s this blend of horticultural rigor and unapologetic woowoo that won me over. The audiobook’s pacing is deliberate, mirroring the slow, cyclical nature of gardening itself. Some chapters (like the lunar planting calendar) demand rewinding, while others—particularly the sections on “witchy” pest control—had me laughing out loud (turns out, slugs *hate* crushed eggshells for very mundane reasons). My two critiques: the sound mixing occasionally dips during Sands’ more emphatic moments, making her voice feel slightly muffled. And while the book champions accessibility, the assumption that listeners have even a small outdoor space might frustrate apartment dwellers (though Murphy-Hiscock *does* offer clever windowsill workarounds). Still, by the final chapter, I found myself eyeing my fire escape with newfound ambition—and that’s the real magic here.