Field Guide to Garden Dragons - 46 dragons among the herbs and vegetables
Dragons among the lettuce. It sounds odd, but that is exactly what this deck does. Each dragon lives in, on or around a plant. The radish dragon has different qualities than the mint dragon, and that difference is not just in the picture.
Field Guide to Garden Dragons is an oracle deck of 46 cards, drawn by Stanley Morrison and written by Arwen Lynch-Poe. The cards measure 89 x 127 mm, are printed on sturdy cardstock and the colours are bright without being harsh. The guidebook runs to 138 pages and describes each dragon not only through its symbolism, but also through its 'natural habitat' and behaviour, as though you are reading an actual field guide.
What you see on the cards
Each card shows a dragon in combination with a specific plant. Not abstract, but concrete: the strawberry dragon sits among the leaves, the pumpkin dragon rests on a thick fruit. Morrison draws in detail and with humour. The dragons are small, sometimes a bit silly, never threatening.
The colours are lively but not oversaturated. The backgrounds remain calm, so the dragon and the plant take centre stage. Each card shows the name of the dragon and the associated plant, in English.
How you work with it
This is an oracle deck without fixed structure. No arcana, no set divisions. You draw a card and read what that dragon symbolises. The tone is uplifting, even when the message speaks of patience or waiting.
The guidebook describes each dragon in detail. Not just the meaning, but also how the dragon behaves, where it likes to live, what its characteristics are. That playfulness makes the deck suitable for readings with children, but the symbolism is also usable for adults who appreciate a lighter tone.
Draw a card and read the dragon description out loud. The details about habitat and behaviour often give more context than the core message alone.
About Arwen Lynch-Poe and Stanley Morrison
Arwen Lynch-Poe has been writing about tarot and oracle cards for decades. Her style is clear and direct, without detours. For this deck she chose to link plants to dragons, a combination that is both imaginative and grounded.
Stanley Morrison draws dragons. His work has been used worldwide in children's books, collectibles and game materials. His strength lies in expression: each dragon has its own posture, gaze and character.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 46
- Card size: 89 x 127 mm
- Guidebook: 138 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
- Author: Arwen Lynch-Poe
- Illustrator: Stanley Morrison
- Finish: Sturdy cardstock, vivid colour printing
Questions we often get
Can you use this deck if you know nothing about gardening?
Yes. The plants are symbols, not instructions. You do not need to grow mint to understand the mint dragon.
How does this differ from a tarot deck?
This is an oracle deck without fixed structure. There are no arcana, no court cards, no numbered sequence. Each card stands alone and you interpret intuitively.
