In celebration of the 3rd annual National Gardening Day (April 14 – #nationalgardeningday), we are featuring some new garden books.
Discover new favorites, and, best of all, dig in, and get growing.
Garden Books
Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things
by Tanya Anderson
Inspiring ways to use the power of plants for home and health—with helpful growing advice and step-by-step instructions for creating over 35 inspiring projects, edibles, and art from your garden.
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Meet Tanya of Lovely Greens (Isle of Man UK Gardener)
The First-Time Gardener Growing Plants and Flowers
All the know-how and encouragement you need to grow – and fall in love with – your brand-new food garden
by Sean and Allison McManus | Spoken Garden
- Plan and grow a vibrant outdoor space
- Step-by-step methods For successful growing
- Natural solutions to common problems
- Tool tips for getting the job done right
Micro Food Gardening
Project plans and plants for growing fruit and veggies in tiny spaces
by Jennifer McGuinness
Tiny plants are poised to take over the gardening world. And no category of tiny plants is as welcome and wildly embraceable as tiny edibles. Not only are they cute as a button, but they’re tasty and nutritious too! In Micro Food Gardening, author, and small-space gardening pro Jen McGuinness, introduces you to a world of miniature edible plants and dozens of DIY projects for growing them.
Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden
Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers
by Christy Wilhelmi
Forget the farmer’s market. Grow your own delicious, organic apples, figs, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, citrus fruits, and more with Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. No green thumb required.
Organic Gardening for Everyone
Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy—No Experience Required
by Calikim
If you want to grow healthy vegetables at home, but have hesitated because it seems too hard and time-consuming, Organic Gardening for Everyone is your perfect hands-on guide—an “if I can do it, you can do it” case study that addresses your concerns and gets you started.
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When to Harvest Vegetables for Peak Ripeness and Flavor
These books were originally featured in a book giveaway sponsored by Quarto Publishing. Winners have been notified.
~Melissa the Empress of Dirt ♛