This is my monthly compilation of new gardening books based on notices from publishers and news from colleagues and authors. This is not meant to represent all gardening books but certainly provides one an idea of the variety of gardening books that are published. Use this list to keep abreast of current trends and practices as well as a resource for gifts.
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February 2022
Crinum: Unearthing the History and Cultivation of the World’s Biggest Bulb, by Augustus Jenkins Farmer (Jenks Farmer), self-published
150 Gardens You Need to Visit Before You Die by Stefanie Waldek, Lannoo Publishers
Garden Maker: Growing a Life of Beauty and Wonder with Flowers by Christie Purifoy, Harvest House Publishers
The Garden Diary of Doctor Darwin by Susan Campbell, Unicorn Publishing Group
Grow Now: How We Can Save Our Health, Communities, and Planet – One Garden at a Time by Emily Murphy, Timber Press
Grow Organic Salad Leaves by Charles Dowding, Green Books, second edition
Where We Bloom: Thirty-seven Intimate, Inventive and Artistic Studio Spaces Where Floral Passions find a Place to Blossom by Debra Prinzing, Bloom Imprint
Folk Tales from the Garden by Donald Smith, The History Press
Plants are my Favorite People: A Relationship Guide for Plants and Their Parents by Alessia Resta, Clarkson Potter
January 2022
Beth Chatto’s Green Tapestry Revisited: A Guide to a Sustainably Planted Garden by Beth Chatto, Steven Wooster and Julia Boulton, Pimpernel Press, updated edition
The Green Witch’s Garden: Your Complete Guide to Creating and Cultivating a Magical Garden Space by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Adams Media
The Hidden Histories of Houseplants: Fascinating Stories of Our Most-Loved Houseplants by Alice Bailey, Hardie Grant Publishing
Winter Gardens: Reinventing the Season by Cedric Pollet, Frances Lincoln
Growing Wonder by Felicia Alvarez, Bloom Imprint
The Homesteading Encyclopedia: A Step-by-Step Guide to Organize Your Self Sufficient Life by Amy Brooks, Independently Published
The Jungle Garden, by Philip Oostenbrink, Filbert Press
Take it Outside: A Guide to Designing Beautiful Spaces Just Beyond Your Door by Mel Brasier, Garrett Magee, and James DeSantis, Clarkson Potter
December 2021
Beyond Wild Gardens and Landscapes by Raymond Jungles, Monacelli Press
Flower Flash by Lewis Miller, Monacelli Press
Edible Flowers: How, Why, and When We Eat Flowers by Monica Nelson, Monacelli Press
The Herb Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to Medicinal Plants by Chelsea Physic Garden
Sleepy Cat Farm: A Gardener’s Journey by Curtice Taylor and Ken Druse
City Seeds: From Farm to Fork by Amy Williams and Tara Sullivan
By Any Other Name: A Cultural History of the Rose by Simon Morley, One World Publications
Flowers by Design, Creating Arrangements for your Space by Ingrid Carozzi, Abrams
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing the American Landscape by Charles E. Beveridge, Paul Rocheleau, and David Larkin, Rizzoli
The Healthy Garden: Simple Steps for a Greener World by Kathleen Norris Brenzel and Mary-Kate Mackey, Abrams
November 2021
Growing Figs in Cold Climates by Lee Reich, New Society Publishers. In the month of November 2021, people can obtain a 20 percent discount if they purchase this book directly from the publisher and enter the code “Fig20”
Composting for the Absolute Beginner: How to Improve Your Soil for Better Organic Gardening by Dede Cummings, Skyhorse Publishing
A Life in Flowers: Lessons and Affirmations from the Garden by Holly Heider Chapple, Bloom Publishing
Rebugging the Planet by Vicki Hird, Chelsea Green Publisher
Raised Bed Gardening: Timeless Gardening Tips for Growing Healthy Plants by Laura Watts, Readers First Publishing Ltd.
Urban Gardening: How to Set Up the Perfect Indoor Gardening Environment to Grow Luscious and Healthy Plants with Hydroponics, by Cherish Henderson, Readers First Publishing Ltd.
Wreaths: Fresh, Foliage, Foraged, and Faux by Alys Dobbie, Schiffer Craft
The Garden Book, Revised and Updated Edition, by Phaidon Editors, Toby Musgrave, Ruth Chivers, and Tim Richardson, Phaidon Press
The Flower Hunter: Seasonal Flowers Inspired by Nature and Gathered from the Garden by Lucy Hunter, Ryland Peters & Small
Strange Bright Blooms: A History of Cut Flowers by Randy Malamud, Reaktion Books
Sustainable Food Gardens: Myths and Solutions by Robert Kourik, Metamorphic Press
The Zen Garden for Beginners: A Guide to Cultivating a Peaceful Space of Any Size by Alexandria Fleury, Rockridge Press
Winterland: Create a Beautiful Garden for Every Season by Cathy Rees, Princeton Architectural Press
Seasons at Highclere: Gardening, Growing, and Cooking Through the Year at the Real Downton Abbey by the Countess of Carnarvon, Rizzoli Publishers
Backyard Gardening: How to Start Your Self-sufficient Backyard Garden in 9 Steps by Emmi Planting, Bowker Publisher
October 2021
Indoor and Vertical Gardening: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Fruit, Herbs, Vegetables, and Flowers by Dion Rosser, Independently Published
Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: How to Build and Grow Vegetables in your Own Raised Bed Garden by Susan Wright, Independently Published
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: The Complete Guide for Starting and Sustaining Your Own Thriving Vegetable Garden by Susan Wright, Independently Published
The Healthy Vegetable Garden by Sally Morgan, Chelsea Green Publisher
Home Hydroponics by Tyler Baras, Cool Spring Press
Hi Cacti: Growing Houseplants and Happiness by Sabina Palermo, Cool Spring Press
Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals that Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving by Frederique Lavoipierre, Timber Press
Unearthing the Secret Garden: The Plants and Places that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett (hardback) by Marta McDowell, Timber Press
September 2021
House Planted: Choosing, Growing, and Styling the Perfect Plants for Your Space by Lisa Munoz, Ten Speed Press
No Fear Gardening: How to Think Like a Gardener by Charlie Hart, Constable Publisher
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants by Trisha Bora, Ebury Press
Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden by Tammy Wylie, Rockridge Press
In Kiltumper: A Year in an Irish garden by Niall Williams and Christine Breen, Bloomsbury Publishing
Heritage Roses: A Collection of Essays and Lessons by Connie Hilker, Independently Published
August 2021
A Year Full of Flowers: Gardening for all Seasons by Sarah Raven and Jonathan Buckley, Bloomsbury Publishing
Weeds: The Beauty and Uses of 50 Vagabond Plants by the Royal Horticultural Society and Gareth Richards, Welbeck Publishing
Urban Gardening: How to Set up the Perfect Indoor Gardening Environment to Grow Luscious and Healthy Plants–Hydroponics by Cherish Henderson, Readers First Publishing
The Joy of Living with Plants: Ideas and Inspiration for Indoor Gardens by Isabelle Palmer, CICO Books Publisher
Creating a Mediterranean Garden: Planting a Low Water, Low Maintenance Paradise Anywhere by Pattie Barron, Lorenz Books
This Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan, Penguin Press
Plants in Design: A Guide to Designing with Southern Landscape Plants by Brad Davis and David Nichols, University of Georgia Press
Plants for Your Food Forest: 500 Plants for Temperate Food Forests and Permaculture Gardens by Plants for a Future, independently published
July 2021
The Plant Propagator’s Bible: A Step-by-Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in your Garden by Miranda Smith, Cool Springs Press
Herb Gardening for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Growing and Using Culinary and Medicinal Herbs at Home by Marc Thoma, Rockridge Press
Urban Farmers: The Now (and How) of Growing Food in the City by gestalten, Valery Rizzo and Monica Goya, publisher is gestalten
The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World by John Forti, Timber Press
England’s Magnificent Gardens: How a Billion-Dollar Industry Transformed a Nation, From Charles II to Today by Roderick Floud, Pantheon
Beauty of the Wild: A Life Designing Landscapes Inspired by Nature by Darrel Morrison, Library of American Landscape History
Gardens in my Life by Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Head of Zeus
Organic Gardening for Beginners: An Eco-Friendly Guide to Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs by Lisa Lombardo, Rockridge Press
June 2021
The Complete Gardener: A Practical, Imaginative Guide to Every Aspect of Gardening by Monty Don, DK Publishers
The Ultimate Container Gardening Guidebook: An Easy Gardening Guide for Your Daily Activity in Your Backyard by Kevin Walsh, self-published
The Hummingbird Handbook by John Shewey, Timber Press
Bicycling with Butterflies by Sara Dykman, Timber Press
The Gardener’s Guide to Starting Seeds Indoors for Self-sufficient Backyard Homesteaders by Elizabeth Grove, Independently Published
Under Western Skies: Visionary Gardens from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast by Jennifer Jewel and Caitlin Atkinson, Timber Press
Your Houseplant’s First Year: The Care and Feeding of Your First Grown by Deborah Martin and Yu Kito Lee, Castle Point Books
Shakespeare’s Gardens by Jackie Bennett and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Frances Lincoln Publishers
A Beginner’s Guide to Terrarium Gardening: Succulents, Air Plants, Cacti, Moss and More by Sueko Katsuji, Motoko Suzuki and Kazuto Kihara and Yuya Ohyama, Tuttle Publishing
Growing Conifers: The Complete Illustrated Gardening and Landscaping Guide by John J. Albers and David E. Perry, New Society Publishers
Pawpaws: The Complete Growing and Marketing Guide by Blake Cothron, New Society Publishers
Growing Flowers: Everything you Need to Know About Planting, Tending, Harvesting and Arranging Beautiful Blooms by Niki Irving, Mango Publishing
The Flower Yard: Growing Flamboyant Flowers in Containers by Arthur Parkinson, Kyle Books
Seed to Dust: Life, Nature and a Country Garden by Marc Hamer, Greystone Books
Miniscapes: Create Your Own Terrarium, second edition, by Clea Cregan, Hardie Grant
May 2021
A Gardener’s Compendium: Gardening with the Senses: Gardening in the Twitter World in 140 Characters, volume 3 by Teresa Watkins, Xulon Press. Volume 2 is Gardening in Time and Place and Volume 1 is Gardening with Life.
The Art of Flowers by Jordan Marxer, 83 Press
Extraordinary Orchids by Sandra Knapp, University of Chicago Press
New Wild Garden: Natural-Style Planting and Practicalities by Ian Hodgson, White Lion Publishing (revised edition).
Lessons from Plants by Beronda L. Montgomery, Harvard University Press
Wild Creations: Inspiring Projects to Create Plus Plant Care Tips and Styling Ideas for Your Own Wild Interiors by Hilton Carter, CICO Books
The Naturally Beautiful Garden: Designs That Engage with Wildlife and Nature by Kathryn Bradley-Hole, Rizzoli Publishers
Immersion: Living and Learning in an Olmsted Garden by Nola Anderson, Damiani Publishers
The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas W. Tallamy, Timber Press
Micro Food Gardening: Project Plans and Plants for Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Tiny Spaces by Jennifer McGuinness, Cool Springs Press
A Woman’s Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things by Tanya Anderson, Cool Springs Press
The Artisan Herbalist: Making Teas, Tinctures, and Oils at Home by Bevin Cohen, New Society Publishers
Tiny Plants: Discover the Joys of Growing and Collecting Itty Bitty Houseplants by Leslie F. Halleck, Cool Springs Press
All About Flowers: James Vick’s Nineteenth Century Seed Company by Thomas J. Mickey, Swallow Press
Tropical Plants and How to Love Them: Building a Relationship with Heat Loving Plants When You Don’t Live in the Tropics by Marianne Willburn, Cool Springs Press
Herbal Houseplants: Grow Beautiful Herbs Indoors! by Susan Betz, Cool Springs Press
April 2021
Tiny Victory Gardens: Growing Good Food Without a Yard by Acadia Tucker, Stone Pier Press
Floret Farm’s Discovering Dahlias: A Guide to Growing and Arranging Magnificent Blooms, by Erin Benzakein, Chronicle Books
Crafting with Herbs: Do-It-Yourself Botanical Décor, Beauty Products, Kitchen Essentials, and More by Debbie Wolfe, Skyhorse Publishing
Dear Friend and Gardener: Letters on Life and Gardening by Beth Chatto and Christopher Lloyd, White Lion Publishing (paperback version of the 1998 hardback)
Grow Bag Gardening: The Revolutionary Way to Grow Bountiful Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Flowers in Lightweight, Eco-Friendly Fabric Pots by Kevin Espiritu, Cool Spring Press
The Forager’s Pantry: Cooking with Wild Edibles by Ellen Zachos, Gibbs Smith Publisher
The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Great Vegetables by Lorene Edwards Forkner, Timber Press
Crafting with Herbs: Do-It-Yourself Botanical Décor, Beauty Products, Kitchen Essentials, and More by Debbie Wolfe, Skyhorse Publishing
1,001 Gardening Tips and Tricks: Timeless Advice for Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Shrubs and More by Mary Rose Quigg, Skyhorse Publishing
Sustainable Gardening: Grow a “Greener” Low Maintenance Landscape with Fewer Resources by Vincent Simeone, Cool Springs Press
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: 4 Weeks Vegetables, by Jaqueline McFarland, Readers First Publishing
Raised Bed Gardening: Timeless Gardening Tips for Growing Healthy Plants by Laura Watts, Readers First Publishing
Gardening for Beginners: What to Grow Today? By Amelie Sampson, Readers First Publishing
March 2021
The Business of Botanicals: Exploring the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines in a Global Industry by Ann Armbrecht, Chelsea Green publishing
Rosa: The Story of the Rose, by Peter E. Kukielski and Charles Phillips, Yale University Press
My Houseplant Changed my Life: Green Well-being for the Great Indoors by David Domoney, DK Publishing
The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers: All the Know-How You Need to Plant and Tend Outdoor Areas Using Eco-Friendly Methods, by Sean and Allison McManus, Cool Springs Press
Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast by Ruth Rogers Clausen and Gregory D. Tepper, Timber Press
Floratopia: 110 Flower Garden Ideas for Your Yard, Patio or Balcony by Jan Johnsen, Countryman Press
A Year at Clove Brook Farm: Gardening, Tending Flocks, Keeping Bees, Collecting Antiques and Entertaining friends by Christopher Spitzmiller, Rizzoli Publishers
The First-time Gardener: Growing Vegetables by Jessica Sowards, Quarto Homes
Potted History: How Houseplants Took Over Our Homes by Catherine Horwood, Pimpernel Press
February 2021
Grow Your Own Spices: Harvest Homegrown Ginger, Turmeric, Saffron, Wasabi, Vanilla, Cardamom and other Incredible Spices No Matter Where You Live by Tasha Greer, Cool Springs Press
Striking Succulent Gardens: Plants and Plans for Designing Your Low-Maintenance Landscape by Gabriel Frank, Ten Speed Press
New Naturalism: Designing and Planting a Resilient, Ecologically Vibrant Home Garden by Kelly D. Norris, Cool Springs Press
The New Heirloom Garden by Ellen Ecker Ogden, Penguin Random House
The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food Step-by-Step Vegetable Garden for Everyone by Joseph Tychonievich, Ten Speed Press
Fearless Gardening: Be Bold, Break the Rules, and Grow What You Love by Loree Bohl, Timber Press
Gardening in Summer-Dry Climates: Plants for a Lush, Water-Conscious Landscape by Nora Harlow and Saxon Holt, Timber Press
January 2021
The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening: Grow Beautiful Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers the Easy Way! by Charlie Nardozzi, Cool Springs Press
Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden by Jessica Walliser, Storey Publishing
Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden by Niki Jabbour, Storey Publishing
Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful, Herb-Filled Pots by Sue Goetz, Cool Springs Press
Adventures in Eden: An Intimate Tour of the Private Gardens of Europe by Carolyn Mullet Timber Press
Wildlife Garden: Create a Home for Garden-Friendly Animals, Insects and Birds by Ursula Kopp, Cool Spring Press
The Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond by Zach Loeks, New Society Publisher
Herbarium: The Quest to Preserve and Classify the World’s Plants by Barbara M. Thiers, Timber Press
