an online nature inspired literary journal publishing poetry, prose, & art by writers and artists.
Are you a writer or an artist? Here in this Journal, we explore our experiences as active, moving parts of this ecosystem from what we write, what we create, and what we share among one another. Each contributor has their own page where one can receive support directly from readers.
Plants & Poetry offers poetry & plant education to reconnect with the soil and ourselves. Each plant we share is accompanied with a poem that teaches one how to take care of the plant. Every submission we receive for the Journal, we plant a tree or type of vegetation in and around our neighborhoods.
We are thrilled to announce our fifth anthology that features poets, writers, and artists from around the world. This collection will be published online and in print, paperback. It will be accompanied by an interactive Plant People Writing Guide.
Anthology Theme: Plant People. You can narrate a plant's perspective or describe your relationship with a specific plant. We hope to feature as many species as possible.
Submission Guidelines: Poems, Prose, Creative Nonfiction, Art, Photography, & Mixed media. Please do not submit more than 5 pieces. Do not submit any works that have been published before. Must be original work. All works must be inclusive, anti-racist, anti-sexist, and non-discriminatory.
Fees: 100% of submission fees are used to support agroforestry education and art programs.
Submissions open Jan 15, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Publication: Online publication will be posted in September, and the print copy will be published in September 2025.
If you are unable to pay the fee, please email us at plantsandpoetry.journal@gmail.com for an alternative submission process. Please contact us if you have any questions!
Take care,
Jamie at the Plants & Poetry House
Remedies & Rituals
Theme: This is the 2nd volume of Rituals & Remedies which explores how we begin, endure, and end our days. Do you have any rituals or remedies that allow you to reimagine your week? The steam beaming off of a hot pot of water after 5 long minutes, the crunch of mint leaves, dipping your spoon in an upcycled honey jar for the nightly cup of tea. Do you warm your small space with two tall, scentless candles brimming a dull light as you make your morning coffee? Do you slice a persimmon and eat it on your favorite floral plate? Do you say a prayer? Who do you wake up to in the morning and what do you say? Do you burn sage or rosemary?
Plants & Poetry Journal is an online literary journal publishing poetry, prose, & art by writers and artists.
Submission Guidelines: Submit your work in Word document with a photo of yourself and a short biography. This can be a poem, a short story, prose, mixed media art that can be printed, creative non-fiction, or a photograph. Please do not submit more than 5 pieces. All works must be inclusive, anti-racist, anti-sexist, and non-discriminatory.
Submissions open: Until October 31, 2025.
Publication: This collection will be published on December 1st, 2025.
If you are unable to pay the fee, please email us at plantsandpoetry.journal@gmail.com for an alternative submission process.
Learn more about Plants & Poetry here: https://www.plantsandpoetry.org/
At Plants & Poetry Journal, our editors provide in-depth review for manuscripts. Our goal is to encourage your work and enhance your piece as potential candidate for further publications. This includes critical analysis, organization, and creative technique.
Submission Guidelines
- Limit 70 pages or less.
- Must be a Microsoft Word document.
- Languages available: English (short phrases in other languages allowed).
Are you working on a nature inspired publication? Single poem, 1-5 poems, prose, or monologue? Perhaps a short film?
Would you like editorial advice from our team for a small fee? We are accepting submissions for a price of $25. You will receive one page review detailing our feedback with a possibility of publication in our monthly issue. To find out more about us, you can explore the Plants & Poetry Journal.
Submit your work and receive feedback in 48 hours unless advised otherwise. Languages: English accepted. We are excited to review your work and craft with you as you share.
Take care,
The Editors at Plants & Poetry House