The Flowers Are Speaking

A spellbinding guide to the entwined evolution of humans and flowers—and what they can teach us about life

The love story between flowers and humans is millions of years old. Over millennia of ecological changes and challenges, flowers have inspired us, comforted us, and taught us some of our most profound lessons about freedom and desire, beauty and belonging.

Naturalist Mary Porter Kerns has spent a lifetime seeking out the guidance of the flowers in her beloved Appalachian Mountains and teaching others to do the same. In her intimate exploration of the floral world, you’ll find:

The history and cultural significance of all kinds of flowers, from the prehistoric magnolia to the five-petal wild roseThe mind-bending science of plant intelligence, communication, and sentienceSimple tips for reconnecting with nature and receiving the lessons of the flowers through journaling, meditation, and creative exercises Whether you’re a nature lover, a spiritual seeker, or simply looking for ways to be more present to the beauty all around us, The Flowers Are Speaking invites you to build deep reverence for our beloved Earth—an urgent necessity for us as individuals and as a species, today and in the future.