Looking for the best gifts for gardeners? Whether shopping for a friend, family member, or yourself, these 17 garden-inspired gifts combine style, functionality, and joy. From eco-friendly apparel to practical gardening tools and inspiring books, these gifts are perfect for anyone…
How We Upgraded Our Wooden Raised Beds to Durable Birdies Raised Beds
Switching to Birdies Raised Metal Garden Beds Our untreated pine garden beds lasted about three and a half years before they started rotting. We didn’t want chemicals in the garden, so untreated wood seemed like the best choice—but over time,…
October Garden Book Club: Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life by Marta McDowell
If you’ve ever been charmed by Beatrix Potter’s stories, from Peter Rabbit to Jemima Puddle-Duck, this book offers a beautiful peek into the real gardens and landscapes that inspired her writing and art. Book Overview of Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life…
September Garden Book Club: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver
Book Overview This September, our Garden Book Club explores Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. I’m thrilled to read this book with The Garden Book Club! Many of my garden friends and mentors have praised it highly, saying it was…
August Garden Book Club Pick: Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion.
Book Overview The book for August is Night Magic: Adventures among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion. I’m really excited about reading Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of…
July Garden Book Pick: Down to Earth by Monty Don
Welcome to the July Garden Book Club! This month, we’re gaining some valuable gardening wisdom from Monty Don: Down to Earth. If you’re ready to learn from a beloved garden expert such as Monty Don, then this is the perfect…
June Garden Book Club Pick: Grow Your Soil by Diane Miessler
Welcome to our June Garden Book Club! This month, we’re exploring the secrets of soil health with Grow Your Soil: Harness the Power of the Soil Food Web to Create Your Best Garden Ever by Diane Miessler. If you’re ready to improve…
Zone 7b Gardening Guide: Year-Round Plan is Coming Soon
Gardening is a journey that flows with the seasons. Knowing what to plant, prune, harvest, and prepare each month brings clarity and purpose to your time in the garden. Whether you’re gardening in USDA Zone 7b like me or a…
Organic Garden Pest Guide
Dealing with garden pests can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve put so much time and love into growing your plants. But here’s the good news: with a little preparation and observation, you can protect your garden using natural and organic…
May Garden Book Club Pick: The Well Gardened Mind
The Healing Power of Gardening May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore how gardening supports emotional well-being. This month, we’re reading The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith — a beautiful blend of science, storytelling,…
April 2025 Garden Book Club Leaves Roots and Fruit
Why Leaves, Roots, and Fruit is Perfect for the April 2025 Garden Book Club Looking for an easier way to plan a thriving garden no matter where you grow? Leaves, Roots, and Fruit simplifies garden design by grouping plants into three categories…
March Garden Book Club: Tea Gardening for Beginners
Tea Gardening for Beginners by Julia Dimakos Have you ever wanted to grow your own tea leaves or create herbal infusions at home? If so, this month’s 2025 Garden Book Club selection, Tea Gardening for Beginners, is the perfect guide to help you get started. Not…