Glennie Kindred - Letting in the Wild Edges

Letting in
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Glennie Kindred

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2013 Glennie Kindred

The right of Glennie Kindred to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act 1998

Designed by Tim Harland

Cover design by Sarah Howerd, www.sideways14.co.uk

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PRINT: ISBN 9781856231176

PDF: ISBN 9781856231183

EPUB: ISBN 9781856231190

MOBI: ISBN 9781856231206

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Disclaimer
The information in this book has been compiled for general guidance and is not intended to replace the advice and treatments of qualified herbal practitioners or trained health professionals. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or self-prescribe for serious long term problems. Heed the cautions given and if pregnant or already taking prescribed medication, seek professional advice before using herbal remedies. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

So far as the author is aware the information is correct and up to date at the time of publishing.

Dedicated to my daughter May Kindred Boothby, my two sons Jack Kindred Boothby and Jerry Pollett, and my granddaughter Evie Rose Pollett

S PECIAL T HANKS & A PPRECIATION

Maddy Harland for her constant support and encouragement, her warm and generous heart, her deep wisdom and for walking the wild edges with me.

Tim Harland for designing the book, for his infinite patience and good humour and being willing to work creatively with me.

All the team at Permanent Publications,who have been involved with the various stages of the books production. Marion McCartney for invaluable proof reading, guidance and her wise insights.

My lovely partner Brian Boothby for all his Love, patience and support while I have been engrossed in writing.

The Elementals, the wild women in my life, for their constant Love, friendship and inspiration.

My children, Jerry Pollett and Jack and May Kindred-Boothby, for their Love, their unique perspectives and pioneering spirits, and their joy to be themselves.

My mum, Margaret Newman, for her Love and positive energy that has shaped who I am.

Letting in the Wild Edges touches on some of the most profound issues on the transformation of what it is to be human in a way that is unusually direct, engaging and deep... Our time in history is all about learning, as individuals, communities and a species, to respond appropriately to the crisis of climate change and the need to develop a culture and civilization, an economics and a politics, that is truly sustainable. At the heart of this is the birth of a newly oriented human being who knows in a mythic, poetic, philosophical and visceral way that Life is One. Letting in the Wild Edges contributes to this grand process.

Steve Nation, co-founder of Intuition in Service and co-convenor of the Spiritual Caucus at the United Nations in New York

Glennies long green experience, wisdom and love for life emerge from every page, and the beautiful new pencil illustrations are more than an adornment: they add more layers to an already subtle and multi-levelled survey of eco-consciousness at the start of the new millennium. There are joyful things to do, things to gather and things to make wonderful resources to harvest in your own personal walk on the wild side. Glennie has produced a bright, inspiring and green Book of Hours for our time!

Julie Bruton-Seal and Matthew Seal, authors of Hedgerow Medicine and Kitchen Medicine

Glennies gift as a communicator of all things beautiful, celebratory, spiritual and practical is unsurpassed and this book is my favourite yet. Packed with precious and inspiring ideas to help us explore the edges of our worlds, it is must read for those of us who want to reconnect with the wild within.

Brigit Strawbridge is a campaigner, writer and speaker working to raise awareness of the importance of bees

The sheer joyful immersion in Natures bounty which leaps from every page is wonderful to read. This is a beautiful book, a true compendium for anyone wishing to join Glennie in celebrating this unique planet of ours, in all its seasons. Superb!

Ark Redwood, Head Gardener at Chalice Well Gardens in Glastonbury, and the author of The Art of Mindful Gardening

Glennie has created a work of simple beauty, old wisdom and profound integrity. By encouraging us to expand into our wild edges she takes us on a journey that celebrates the full cycles of nature, gently pushing out the boundaries of what is familiar and leading us all, whether new traveller or experienced wayfarer, to examine both our physical and intuitive connections to soil and sacred landscape. While her detailed recipes and projects will keep hands busy, the effect of her book as a whole is to slow time, as we step into the ebb and flow of seasons and deepen our understanding of what it means to be custodians of the earth.

Carolyn Hillyer is an artist, musician and author from the wild hills of Dartmoor

Glennie Kindred remakes the connection between our hearts and our hands, our souls and the soil. With gentleness, wisdom and simplicity she reminds us where we come from and where our focus should be in these challenging times.

Sarah Pugh, permaculture teacher

From gardening to tincture making, from foraging to festivals, Glennie reminds us that the Earth patiently awaits our interaction and appreciation, offering healing on so many levels. Letting in the Wild Edges is glorious. A perfect and deeply nourishing sequel to Earth Wisdom.

Nicki an Greenheart, Wild Flower Essences

Glennies deep love and resonance with Nature shines through every page in this book and ignites the wild self in us all. Informative and empowering, Letting in the Wild Edges gently encourages us to explore and experience the land as our ancestors have done since ancient times in a contemporary, co-creative form. It is an open invitation to take a wonder wander through its pages and to meet the wild soul of Nature for yourself.

Sophie Knock, Chalice Well Trustee and co creator (with Glennie) of the Plant Spirit Medicine Retreats

Letting in the Wild Edges helps us reflect on what is important and why. By looking within, by re-establishing our connection with the environment and by understanding its cycles, we might just find practical answers to global questions.

Saffia Farr is the editor of JUNO, a natural parenting magazine

Letting in the Wild Edges is a complete joy to read, and is so very beautifully illustrated. I urge you to take the hand that Glennie is reaching out take it, open your heart, and immerse yourself in our wild countryside that has always been there, waiting for us. These are powerful edges indeed.

Jaine Rose, artist, writer, activist and recorder of lifes wonders