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The Gardener's Bookshelf
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Roots and Longing: Two Books for the Gardener Who Dreams of Beginning Again
On Milli Proust's 'How Does Your Garden Grow' & Becky Searles 'Grow a New Garden'
April Gardening Almanac
A thoughtful guide on what to do right now in your kitchen, herb, cutting, and native plant gardens
Baking bread in an unquiet world:
What 'Daily Sourdough: Healthy Recipes for Every Meal' by Lisa Bass taught me about time, adhd, and the art of slowing down
The Gentle Art of Gardening New Year’s Resolutions
9 promises I’m making to myself, and to the Earth, at the start of 2026.
A Little Treatise on Cozy Fall Gardening
and the 5 best books to get you doing it.
September Seed Sowing
that is, why this might be your most productive month yet for seeds
What I'm up to in my September Garden
autumnal sowing, growing, and medicine making
What if you're doing summer all wrong?
A summer booklist and all the summer vacation vibes, even for those that have to work
Where Romance Meets Roses: The Most Beautiful Gardening Books for Dreamers and Doers
5 utterly romantic gardening books that could double as coffee table books, they’re so pretty