“I take my metal canister of tea off the shelf. It is my own mixture of dried lavender blossoms and lemon balm,… — Maryrose Wood Flowers Copy Share Image
“If you have ever opened a can of worms, boxed yourself into a corner, ended up in hot water, or found yourself… — Maryrose Wood Hot water Copy Share Image
“The plants themselves gave me a cure for that: They taught me to bury myself when I need to regain my strength.… — Maryrose Wood Gardening Copy Share Image
“Call it professional interest. You see, Jessamine, love is a kind of poison; one of my favorite kinds, in fact. It infects… — Maryrose Wood Love Copy Share Image
“But was that not the task you set me? To defend the helpless against the strong?" "Indeed it was Master Weed. But… — Maryrose Wood Thought provoking Copy Share Image
In the words of Agatha Swanburne, founder of Swanburne Academy, 'Every book is judged by its cover until it is read.' — Maryrose Wood Academy Copy Share Image
“It makes no difference what you wear, really. I'll put you in a dark grey. I believe I have some left over… — Maryrose Wood Humor Copy Share Image
“Weed, are you familiar with the work of Carl Linnaeus? His Systema Naturae describes a classification system for all growing things.” Weed’s… — Maryrose Wood Carl Linnaeus Copy Share Image
“Most often they speak according to their kind – the deep rumble of oak, the whisper of the birch, or the singsong… — Maryrose Wood Trees Copy Share Image
Only a fool takes offense at the truth, Jessamine. They are awful, of that there is no question. But they are also… — Maryrose Wood Awful Copy Share Image
“[A]s Agatha Swanburne once said, 'To be kept waiting is unfortunate, but to be kept waiting with nothing interesting to read is… — Maryrose Wood Greek Copy Share Image
“You know I believe that all children should have pets if it can possibly be managed, she wrote. I feel it is… — Maryrose Wood Children Copy Share Image
“Truth, terrible truth! It is like an ancient curse, from which there is no escape. The truth will drive one mad. Yet… — Maryrose Wood Life Copy Share Image
“The girl sounded uncharacteristically bashful as she offered her gift. It was a small, hand-sewn pillow, with one word embroidered crookedly on… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share Image
“He may not answer me at first, but that is no matter. I have someone to talk to, at last! My words… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share Image
“Lady Constance swept into the room as giddy and foolish as ever. To look at her, you would think that nothing unpleasant… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share Image
“According to his diary he worked hard and without scruple to discover what he could on his own. Of course, in principle… — Maryrose Wood Medical school Copy Share Image
“He fills my head with tales from the ancient forests, tales so old that the trees themselves call them legends. It is… — Maryrose Wood Storytelling Copy Share Image
“But when the seesaw of good fortune sinks downward for one person, it is very often on its way up for someone… — Maryrose Wood Copy Share Image
“It is a rare beast that gets such a funeral,” Father remarked, sweating and leaning on his spade. “Lucky cat.” Personally I… — Maryrose Wood Parenting Copy Share Image
“When the impossible becomes merely difficult, that's when you know you've won." - Agatha Swanburne” — Maryrose Wood Adversity Copy Share Image
