Book Recommendation
Of Rhubarb and Roses by Tim Richardson
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Of Rhubarb and Roses by Tim Richardson This book came out in 2013, and the subtitle is The Telegraph Book of the Garden. Oh, my dears, if you’ve ever found yourself lost in the labyrinth of gardening magazines or dreaming of cultivating the perfect garden, then Of Rhubarb and…
Read MoreA Gardener’s Guide to Botany by Scott Zona
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: A Gardener’s Guide to Botany by Scott Zona This book came out in December of 2022, and the subtitle is The Biology Behind the Plants You Love, How They Grow, and What They Need. I think it’s that last part – what they need – that most gardeners are…
Read MoreEmily’s Fresh Kitchen by Emily Maxson
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Emily’s Fresh Kitchen by Emily Maxson This book came out in January of 2022, and the subtitle is Cook Your Way to Better Health. Honestly, I stumbled on this book at my local Goodwill and was immediately taken with it. I think it’s fantastic. And I can’t believe I…
Read MoreGarden Books Published on May Day Through the Years
This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Well, it turns out that May 1st is a great day to release a brand new gardening book, and so I thought I’d wrap up today’s botanical history with three great garden books released on May 1st. 2001 The Himalayan Garden: Growing Plants from…
Read MoreThe Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants by Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: The Gardener’s Guide to Prairie Plants by Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox This book came out this year. It’s another brand-new book for gardeners and an invaluable reference for Prairie plants. So, if you are working with native plants, putting together a tiny meadow, as we discussed with…
Read MoreTiny + Wild by Graham Laird Gardner
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Tiny and Wild by Graham Laird Gardner Graham has the perfect last name for a garden author – Gardner. I mean, how’d that happen? In any case, this is a beautiful book. It’s one of the prettiest books for gardeners this year. And the subtitle is Build a Small-Scale…
Read MorePunk Ikebana by Louesa Roebuc
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Punk Ikebana by Louesa Roebuck This book came out in 2022, and the subtitle is Reimagining the Art of Floral Design. Oh, my dear gardeners, if you’ve ever felt a pang of longing for a touch of nature in your abode yet found the traditional floral arrangements a tad…
Read MoreThe Wood by John Lewis-Stempel
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: The Wood by John Lewis-Stempel This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is The Life and Times of Cockshutt Wood. John Lewis-Stempel’s The Wood is not merely a nature book; it’s an intimate diary of a year spent tending to a small, English woodland. With lyrical prose…
Read MoreFlower Flash by Lewis Miller
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Flower Flash by Lewis Miller This book came out in 2021, and Lewis Miller is a celebrated floral designer and the OG “Flower Bandit.” Ah, dear garden enthusiasts, imagine waking up to a city transformed, its concrete jungle adorned with vibrant blooms. This is the world Lewis…
Read MoreEnglish Cottage by Andrew Sankey
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: English Cottage by Andrew Sankey This book came out in 2022, and it is a master guide to cottage-style gardening. The English Cottage Garden is a delightful invitation into a world of fragrant blooms, rambling roses, and sun-kissed herbs. This charming tome is a must-have for any woman…
Read MoreWe Took to the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: We Took to the Woods by Louise Dickinson Rich This book came out in 1942 (a 2007 reprint), and the subtitle is Simple Ideas For Small Outdoor Spaces. Louise Dickinson Rich (14 June 1903 – 9 April 1991) was a writer known for fiction and nonfiction works about the…
Read MoreRosa by Peter Kukielski
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Rosa by Peter Kukielski (“Kooh-KEL-ski”) This book came out in 2021, and the subtitle is The Story of the Rose. Forget your latest Netflix obsession, dear gardeners! There’s a new drama unfolding, and this one features the most captivating heroine you’ll ever meet – a rose. Yes, a rose! Buckle…
Read MoreThe Revolutionary Genius of Plants by Stefano Mancuso
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: The Revolutionary Genius of Plants by Stefano Mancuso This book came out in 2018, and the subtitle is A New Understanding of Plant Intelligence and Behavior. Oh, my dear horticultural enthusiasts, have you ever paused to ponder the silent, green sentinels that grace our gardens? Stefano Mancuso, a botanical…
Read MoreEntangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast: Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake This book came out in 2021, and the subtitle is How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures. Dear gardening enthusiast, Merlin Sheldrake’s Entangled Life is not merely a book about fungi; it’s a captivating journey into a hidden realm,…
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