Judith Sumner
Judith Sumner
Lectures and Workshops
Birds' Nest Botany
Botany for Gardeners
Ecology for Gardeners
Flowering Plant Families
Herbs, Herbals, and Herbalists
Botanical Names for the Fearful
The Herbal History of World War II
The Natural History of Medicinal Plants
Pollination: Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Seeds
World War II Botany: How Plants Won the War
In a Pickle: The Science, Art, and Lore of Pickling
Lights, Water, Action! Understanding Plant Growth
Herbal Medicine and Magic: Sorting Facts from Fancy
Garden Herbs: Their Cultivation, Cookery, Cures, and Caveats
Household Botany: Various Useful Plants in the American Home
Vernacular Gardens: The How and Why of Dooryard Horticulture
Potions and Potables: The History and Chemistry of Herbal Drinks
Victory Gardens: How a Nation of Gardeners Helped to Win the War
"If you can tempt Judith Sumner to address your group, you are in for a fantastic treat! She wowed us. Her talk on herbal medicine was both intellectually stimulating and hilariously funny. We learned so much as Judith addressed myths and misinformation associated with herbs as well as truths and potential uses. Her historical perspectives and humor-filled style made her one of the best speakers we have ever had. Five stars!!!"
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"Thoroughly entertaining speaker who combines her academic background with an engaging approach to plants and their history. I have now heard her speak in two very different settings——the first, a garden club in a small city setting, and the second, a Master Gardeners conference in rural Maine. And she was a hit at both. A refreshing break from the usual fare!"
Listen to Judith narrate video tours of the herb gardens at Strawbery Banke Museum:
