BOTANICA FABULA

Storyteller Amanda Edmiston in a field of flowers holding up a magic potion vial

School of Herbal Storytelling

Sharing the ancient stories and lore that once allowed our connection to plants to be heard.

The Time Traveller's Herbal

The Time Traveller's Herbal

Book Cover for Amanda's new Book, The Time Traveller's Herbal

New Book by Amanda Edmiston - The Time Traveller’s Herbal

“Travelling back through the mists of time, the ancient mysteries of the plants and flowers that have enhanced lives in a world without modern medicine are uncovered. Told over the centuries, starting in ancient Rome all the way up to the years of the Witch Trials and the Jacobite Rebellion, the reader journeys through time sampling the botanical marvels that did everything from soothing the pain of fever to revealing the world of the faeries, and learns the stories that surround us in the natural world.”

Botanica Fabula

School of Herbal Storytelling

Verbal Herbal Magic with Amanda Edmiston

Enter the world of stories and folklore that reveal the way we have connected to and relied on plants and the natural environment for generations.

Education, Workshop, and Courses centered on plants, social history, folklore, and herbal use, crafted by Amanda Edmiston for curious time travellers, students of herbalism, adventurous artists, and brave botanists.

Once Upon a Time…..

A loric-herbalist, writer and narrative artist Amanda Edmiston, created layered bespoke herbal storytelling based experiences by melding history with herbal medicine, gardens and wild places with art, and Botanica Fabula School of Herbal Storytelling was born.

Stories woven from reminiscence, folklore, new imaginings and traditional tales, adding an element of enchantment to events, making magical worlds and historical facts come to life. 

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The next footsteps on my weekend meanders, threading across the landscape of The #timetravellersherbal lead us into the birch wood..a tranquil community woodland place that inhabits a reclaimed quarry and brings people together amongst the slender fo
Stanley is being still and picturesque…you’ve totally got to make the most of these moments when you’re a spaniel family🤭🐶 #spanielsofinstagram #stirlingshire #scottishfield #timetravellersherbal #botanicafabula #autumnvibes
Weekend meanders… I often get asked about where I walked and the places I connected to whilst writing The Time Traveller’s Herbal, they are all places I know really well or remember vividly. We pass Doune castle regularly on our dog wa
Can’t believe a year has passed since The Time Traveller’s Herbal was released! I had SO much fun @rcpsgheritage1599 for the launch party ( huge thanks to @euancherry for the pics!) If you haven’t yet got your signed copy or want
I’ve just realised that it’s the books birthday eve! I can’t believe my paper baby is nearly one🤭( I also can’t believe I went there 🤣🫣📚🎂) and what a year it’s been with launch parties at @rcpsglasgow and @gmmedic
I had a friendly question from a museum curator who is helping plan an event I’m creating for them, about the rag rug that is being made as part of the latest intergenerational, interdisciplinary project: #storyspinning @oldmillkillin &ldquo
Interdisciplinary arts practice has a magical ability to create connections. I was joined at this weeks workshops at @oldmillkillin by my mum: textile artist @jeanstoryteller and jewellery designer @cheryl.esson.9 who were introducing the pupils fro