The Gathering Garden Magazine

The gardenia is named after an 18th-century Scottish botanist, carries a Victorian meaning of "secret love," and became a Southern corsage tradition made famous by Billie Holiday. Here's the story, plus how to bring its fragrance home.

Shea butter has been harvested and traded by West African women's cooperatives for centuries, earning it the nickname "women's gold." Here's its history and how to build a simple self-care ritual around it.

From Greek exam students to Shakespeare's Ophelia to Roman wedding altars, rosemary has meant remembrance and fidelity for over two thousand years. Here's the history and a simple steam ritual to try at home.

Eucalyptus has been used as a steam remedy for centuries, from Aboriginal Australian medicine to 1850s French chemistry. The science behind the trend.

You don't need a spa membership to unwind — here's a simple, repeatable at-home spa routine built around a few key products.

A slow tea ritual is one of the simplest self-care habits you can build. Here's how to set the scene and which blends fit which moment of your day.