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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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
December 2020
The Wardian Case: How a Simple Box Moved Plants and Changed the World by Luke Keogh, University of Chicago Press
Japanese Gardening: A Practical Guide to Creating a Japanese-style Garden with 700 step-by-step Photographs by Charles Chesshire, Lorenze Books
Bonsai: A Beginner’s Guide on How to Cultivate and Care for Bonsai Trees by Aiko Sato, publisher is Aiko Sato
Container Vegetable Gardening: A Simple Guide to Growing a Bounty of Food in Pots, Raised Beds or Tubs, by Mathews Holmes and Roger Markham, Diamond Mind (Book 1 of 4 of the Complete Gardeners Guide)
Kitchen Gardening for Beginners: Enjoy Your Home-Grown Food and Design your Backyard like an Amazing Landscape of Fruits and Vegetables by Mathews Holmes and Roger Markham, Diamond Mind (Book 2 of 4 of the Complete Gardeners Guide)
Landscape Gardening for Beginners: Design Your Landscape to Transform your Garden into an Amazing Outdoor Living Room by Mathews Holmes and Roger Markham, Diamond Mind (Book 3 of 4 of the Complete Gardeners Guide)
Home Landscape Design Gardening: Create Smooth Lines Landscapes Using Stunning Flower Combinations… by Mathews Holmes and Roger Markham, Diamond Mind (Book 4 of 4 of the Complete Gardeners Guide)
Flower School: A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging by Calvert Crary, Black Dog and Leventhal
An Onion in my Pocket: My Life with Vegetables by Deborah Madison, Knopf
Starting and Saving Seeds: Grow the Perfect Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs and Flowers for your Garden by Julie Thompson-Adolf, Cool Springs Press (paperback form published November 2020)
Raised Bed Gardening: The Backyard Gardening Guide to an Organic Vegetable Garden… by Dion Rosser, Franelty Publications
Square Foot Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Square Foot Gardening at Home by Mitch Davidson, Ingram Publishing
Easy Ikebana: 30 Beautiful Flower Arrangements You Can Make in Three Simple Steps by Shinichi Nagatsuka, Tuttle Publishing
November 2020
Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon by Linda Jane Holden, Bryan Huffman, Thomas Lloyd, (publisher) Gibbs Smith
American Gardens by Monty Don, Prestel
The Spirit of Botany: Aromatic Recipes and Rituals by Jill McKeever, Andrews McMeel
Garden Portraits: Experiences of Natural Beauty by Larry Lederman, The Monacelli Press
Iwigara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science by Enrique
Salmon, Timber Press
Charles Dowding’s No Dig Gardening Course 1: From Weeds to Vegetables Easily and Quickly by Charles Dowding, No Dig Garden
The Complete Gardener’s Guide: The One-Stop Guide to Plan, Sow, Plant, and Grow Your Garden by DK Publishers
Landscaping for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Create the Perfect Garden Design by Roger French, Alexandru Molosnic
Raised Bed Gardening by Jackie Samuel Green, Charlie Creative Lab
Hydroponics for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Hydroponics and Aquaponic Gardening by Tom Garden, Charlie Creative Lab
Hydroponics for Advanced: The Ultimate Hydroponic and Aquaponic Gardening Guide by Tom Garden, Charlie Creative Lab
Hydroponics Systems by Jackie Samuel Green, Charlie Creative Lab
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Beginner’s Guide to Home Gardening in Urban Contexts, Grow Fresh and Organic Vegetables Indoors in Kitchens or Planting in Your Backyards by Barbara Smith, Charlie Creative Lab
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: 2 books in 1: Starter Vegetable Gardens and Organic Gardening for Beginners: Find Out Everything You Need to Cultivate Your Fruit and Grow More Using Less Space by Aida Campbell, Aloha Publishing
Starter Vegetable Gardens: A Practical Guide to Grow Your Vegetables and Fruit: Discover the Effectiveness of Growing your Garden by Using the Raised Bed Technique by Aida Campbell, Aloha Publishing
Organic Gardening for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Your Organic Garden and Grow your Fruits, Vegetable and Herbs by Aida Campbell, Aloha Publishing
Kitchen Gardening: 35 Genius Gardening Hacks that Actually Work: How to Grow Vegetable and Fruits Even in Small Spaces by Lisa Clark, Charlie Creative Lab
Container Gardening for Beginners: Dress up Your Garden with These Ideas for Gorgeous Plants Full of Flowers, Veggies, Berries and More by Lisa Clark, Charlie Creative Lab
Container Gardening for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, Plants, Organic, Microgreens, Flowers in Pots and Containers at Home by Richard Cerot, Charlie Creative Lab
October 2020
Gardening with Drought-Friendly Plants by Tony Hall, Royal Botanic Gardens
The Botanical Adventures of Joseph Banks by Christina Harrison, Royal Botanic Gardens
Uprooted: A Gardener Reflects on Beginning Again by Page Dickey, Timber Press
Native Ferns, Moss and Grasses by William Cullina, Echo Point Books
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by Jessica Roux, Andrews McMeel Publishing
The Modern Cottage Garden: A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style by Greg Loades, Timber Press
Succulents and All Things Under Glass: Ideas and Inspiration for Indoor Gardens by Isabelle Palmer, CICO Books
The Rose in Fashion by Amy de la Haye, Yale University Press
Kew: The Witch’s Garden: Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine by Sandra Lawrence, Welbeck Publishing
A Curious Garden of Herbs: Cultivated and Wild: Culinary, Medicine, Cordial, and Amusing; of the 18th Century by Kay K. Moss and Suzanne S. Simmons, University of Georgia Press
Flower: Exploring the World in Bloom by Phaidon editors
Killer Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, and Other Deadly Flora by Molly Williams, Running Press Adult
Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond by Mark Lane, Kyle Books
September 2020
Windcliff: A Story of People, Plants, and Gardens by Daniel Hinkley and photographs by Claire Takacs, Timber Press
The Story of Gardening by Penelope Hobhouse with Ambra Edwards, Princeton Architectural Press
Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers by Jessica Roux, Andrews McMeel Publishing
The Modern Cottage Garden: A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style by Greg Loades, Timber Press
Everything Elderberry: How to Forage, Cultivate, and Cook with this Amazing Natural Remedy by Susannah Shmurak, Skyhorse Publishing
Indoor Kitchen Gardening Handbook: Projects and Inspiration to Grow Food Year-Round by Elizabeth Millard, Cool Springs Press
Doctor Houseplant: An Indispensable Guide to Keeping Your Indoor Plants Healthy and Happy by William Davidson, Cool Springs Press
Backyard Pharmacy Mini: Plants as Medicine by Elizabeth Millard, Cool Springs Press
Ferns Mini: Indoors, Outdoors, Growing, Crafting by Mobee Weinstein, Cool Springs Press
Grow Your Own Tea: The Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting and Preparing by Christine Parks and Susan M. Walcott, Timber Press
August 2020
The Joy of Dahlias by Linda van der Slot and Katja Staring, Lannoo Publishers
Perishable Poetics: Manifesting Emotion Through Contemporary Floral Design, by Jenny Thomasson, Schiffer Publishing
Houseplants for All: How to Fill Any Home with Happy Plants by Danae Horst, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houseplant Party: Fun Projects & Growing Tips for Epic Indoor Plants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, Cool Springs Press
Saving Seeds: A Home Gardener’s Guide to Preserving Plant Biodiversity by Dan Jason, Harbour Publishing
The Southeast Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Larry Mellichamp, Paula Gross, and Will Stuart (photographer), Timber Press
The Homesteader’s Guide to Growing Herbs: Learn to Grow, Prepare, and Use Herbs by Kristine Brown, Rockridge Press
July 2020
Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots by Sue Goetz, Cool Springs Press
Planting for Butterflies: The Grower’s Guide to Creating a Flutter by Jane Moore, Quadrille Publishing
In and Out of the Garden by Jennifer Bartlett and Pierre Bonnard, GILES Publisher
Pots for all Seasons by Tom Harris, Pimpernel Press
Japanese Gardening: A Practical Guide to Creating a Japanese-Style Garden with 700 Step-by-Step Photographs by Charles Chesshire, Lorenz Books
Secrets of Small Gardens by Sue Allison and Juliet Nicholas, New Holland Publishers
David Austin’s English Roses by David Austin and Michael Marriott, Acc Art Books
Shrubs for Gardens, Agroforestry and Permaculture by Martin Crawford, Permanent Publications
June 2020
Lawns into Meadows: Growing a Regenerative Landscape by Owen Wormser, Chelsea Green Publishing
Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature by Brigit Strawbridge Howard, Chelsea Green Publishing
Mesquite: An Arboreal Love Affair by Gary Paul Nabhan, Chelsea Green Publishing
Green by Ula Maria, Mitchell Beazley
Creative Garden Design: Patterns Inspiring Ideas for Creating Mood, Proportion, and Scale for Every Landscape by Jack Wallington, Penguin Random House
Crafting with Flowers: Pressed Floral Jewelry, Herbariums, Decorations, and Gifts for Every Season by Katie Meadow, Skyhorse Publishing
Northeast Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest and Use 111 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness by Liz Neves, Timber Press
May 2020
Kitchen Garden Revival: A Modern Guide to Creating a Stylish Small-Scale, Low-Maintenance Edible Garden by Nicole Johnsey Burke and Eric Kelley, Cool Springs Press
Hydrangeas: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden by Naomi Slade and Georgianna Lane, Gibbs Smith
Happy Bonsai: Choose It, Shape It, Love It by Michael Tran, DK Publisher
Grow Food at Home: Simple Methods for Small Spaces by John Tullock, Countryman Press
The Language of Houseplants: Harness Healing and Energy in the Home by Cheralyn Darcey, Rockpool Publishing
Ultimate Guide to Deer-Proofing Your Yard and Garden: Proven Advice and Strategies for Outwitting Deer and 20 Other Pesky Mammals by Neil Soderstrom, Skyhorse Publishing
How to Create an Eco Garden: The Practical Guide to Sustainable and Greener Gardening by John Walker, Lorenz Books
Growing Your Own Cocktails, Mocktails, Teas and Infusions: Gardening Tips and How-To Techniques for Making Artisanal Beverages at Home by Jodi Helmer, Companion House Books
Everlastings: How to Grow, Harvest and Create with Dried Flowers by Bex Partridge, Hardie Grant
Urban Gardening for Beginners: Simple Hacks and Easy Projects for Growing Your Own Food in Small Spaces by Marc Thoma, Rockridge Press
Your Indoor Herb Garden: Growing and Harvesting Herbs at Home by DJ Herda, Homegrown City Life
April 2020
A Year at Brandywine Cottage: Six Seasons of Beauty, Bounty and Blooms by David Culp, Denise Cowie, and Rob Cardillo (photographer), Timber Press
Your Indoor Herb Garden: Growing and Harvesting Herbs at Home by DJ Herda, New Society Publishers
Garden Design Master Class: 100 Lessons from the World’s Finest Designers on the Art of the Garden by Carl Dellatore, Rizzoli
My Wild Garden: Notes from a Writer’s Eden by Meir Shalev and Joanna Chen, Schocken
The Five Minute Garden by Laetitia Maklouf, National Trust
Houseplants for All: How to Fill Any Home with Happy Plants by Danae Horst, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Moss Ball Bonsai: 100 Beautiful Kokedama That Are Fun to Create by Satoshi Sunamori, Tuttle Publishing
A Garden for All Seasons: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Hillwood by Kate Markert and Erik Kvalsvik, Rizzoli Electa
The Hidden Horticulturists: The Untold Story of the Men who Shaped Britain’s Gardens by Fiona Davison, Atlantic Books
100 20th Century Gardens and Landscapes by Twentieth Century Society (a British charity), Batsford
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Growing Vegetables at Home by Jill McSheehy, Rockridge Press
Soil Science for Gardeners: Working with Nature to Build Soil Health by Robert Pavlis, New Society Publishers
No-Waste Organic Gardening: Eco-friendly Solutions to Improve Any Garden by Shawna Coronado, Cool Springs Press
Grow Great Vegetables in Virginia by Ira Wallace, Timber Press
March 2020
Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects and Ideas for Big and Small Spaces by Tara Nolan, Cool Spring Press
The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants by Jennifer Jewell, Timber Press
Shrubs and Hedges: Discover, Grow, and Care for the World’s Most Popular Plants by Eva Monheim, Cool Springs Press
Plants That Cure: Plants as a Source for Medicines, from Pharmaceuticals to Herbal Remedies by Elizabeth Dauncey and Melanie-Jayne Howes, Princeton University Press
Master the Art of Flower Gardening: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Flowers, from Today’s Favorites to Unusual Varieties by Matt Mattus, Cool Springs Press
A Year in My Garden by Jacqueline van der Kloet, Helene Lesger Books
Modern Container Gardening by Isabelle Palmer, Hardie Grant Publisher
The New Gardener’s Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Grow a Beautiful and Bountiful Garden by Daryl Beyers, Timber Press
A History of Zinnias: Flower for the Ages by Eric Grissell, Purdue University Press
The Gardener’s Guide to Succulents: A Handbook of Over 125 Exquisite Varieties of Succulents and Cacti by Misa Matsuyama, Tuttle Publishing
February 2020
Your Edible Yard: Landscaping with Fruits and Vegetables by Crystal Stevens, New Society Publishers
Grow Your Soil! Harness the Power of Microbes to Create Your Best Garden Ever by Diane Miessler, Story Books
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard, by Douglas Tallamy, Timber Press
Floret Farm’s A Year in Flowers: Designing Gorgeous Arrangements for Every Season by Erin Benzakein and Chris Benzakein, et. al, Chronicle Books
Small Garden Style: A Design Guide for Outdoor Rooms and Containers by Isa Hendry Eaton and Jennifer Blaise Kramer, Ten Speed Press
How to Create Your Garden: Ideas and Advice for Transforming Your Outdoor Space by Adam Frost, DK Publishing
Your Well-Being Garden: How to Make your Garden Good for You by DK Publishing
No-Till Intensive Vegetable Culture: Pesticide-free Methods for Restoring Soil and Growing Nutrient-rich, High-yielding Crops by Bryan O’Hara, Chelsea Green Publishing
January 2020
The Oudolf Gardens at Durslade Farm: Plants and Planting by Rory Dusoir and Piet Oudolf, Filbert Press
Bouquets: With How-to Tutorials by Laura Dowling, Stichting Kunstboak
The Complete Book of Ferns: Indoor, Outdoors, Growing, Crafting, History and Lore by Mobee Weinstein, Cool Springs Press
Organic Gardening for Everyone: Homegrown Vegetables Made Easy (No Experience Required) by CaliKim, Cool Springs Press
The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardens by Kim Eierman, Quarry Books
The Family Garden Plan: Grow a Year’s Worth of Sustainable and Healthy Food by Melissa Norris, Harvest House Publishers
Chasing Eden: Design Inspiration from the Gardens at Hortulus Farm by Jack Staub, Renny Reynolds and Rob Cardillo, Timber Press
