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 2023
Encyclopedia of Gardening, Fifth Edition by DK, DK Publishers
Shade Gardening for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic: A Guide to Planning the Ultimate Shade Garden by Lee Miller, Independently Published
The Climate Change Garden: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden by Sally Morgan and Kim Stoddard, Quarto Books
Flower Porn by Kaiva Kaimins, Penguin Random House
100 Plants to Feed the Birds by Laura Erickson, Storey Publishing
January 2023
Flower Arranging for Beginners: Learn How to Create Stunning Arrangements by Amy Barene, Rockridge Press
A Gardener’s Guide to Botany: The Biology Behind the Plants You Love, How They Grow and What They Need by Scott Zona, Cool Springs Press
Field Guide to Outside Style: Design and Plant Your Perfect Outdoor Space by Ryan McEnaney, Cool Springs Press
RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening, New edition, by DK (Dorling Kindersley), 5th edition.
The Potager Gardener: Plating Your Table with Ingredients You Grow by Katie Namet, Mountain Page Press
Cut Flowers, Foliage and Fruits of the Southeast: Four Seasons of Floral Design by Lee Hemmings Carlton, Globe Pequot
From Scalpel to Spade: A Surgeon’s Road to Ithaka by Arthur van Langenberg, Aurum Publisher
Orchid Muse: A History of Obsession in Fifteen Flowers by Erica Hannickel, W.W. Norton & Company
Ranch Dressing: And a Few Words of Wisdom from the Sage by Brian M. Biggs, Hellgate Press
December 2022
How to Plant a Room and Grow a Happy Home by Morgan Doane and Erin Harding, Lawrence King Publishing
How to Become a Gardener: Finding Empowerment in Creating Your Own Food Security by Ashlie Thomas, Cool Springs Press
The Complete Guide to Growing Fuchsias: How to Cultivate Fuchsias with Practical Gardening Advice and an Illustrated Directory of 500 Varieties by John Nicholass, Lorenz Books
Wild Edens: The History and Habitat of our Most Loved Garden Plants by Chris Gardner and Toby Musgrave, Kyle Books
In the Name of Plants: From Attenborough to Washington, the People Behind the Plant Names by Sandra Knapp, University of Chicago Press
The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing!) More Than 100 Indoor Plants (paperback version) by Barbara Pleasant, Storey Publishing
The Practical Art of Bonsai: Establishing, Cultivating and Refining Your Living Collection by John Hanby, The Crowood Press
Lawns into Meadows, Growing a Regenerative Landscape, Second edition by Owen Wormser, Stone Pier Press
I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise: A Life of Bunny Mellon by Mac Griswold, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Urban Gardening: How to Set up the Perfect Indoor Gardening Environment to Grow Luscious and Healthy Plants Hydroponics by Cherish Henderson, Readers First Publishing Ltd.
Plant Words: 250 Terms for Plant Lovers by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Welbeck Publishing
Wild Plant Culture: A Guide to Restoring Edible and Medicinal Native Plant Communities by Jared Rosenbaum, New Society Publishers
From Scalpel to Spade: A Surgeon’s Road to Ithaka by Arthur van Langenberg, Aurum Publishers
November 2022
Hortus Curious: Discover the World’s Most Weird and Wonderful Plants and Fungi by Michael Perry (aka Mr. Plant Geek), DK Publishers
Bloom: Flowering Plants for Indoors and Balconies by Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan, Smith Street Books
American Roots: Lessons and Inspiration from the Designers Reimaging our Home Gardens by Nick McCullough, Allison McCullough, and Teresa Woodard, Timber Press
We Are the ARK: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature Through Acts of Restorative Kindness by Mary Reynolds, Timber Press
Terrain: The Houseplant Book: An Insider’s Guide to Cultivating and Collecting the Most Sought-After Specimens by Melissa Lowrie, Artisan Publishers
A Plant for Every Day of the Year by Phil Clayton, DK Publishers
Beyond the Garden: Designing Home Landscapes with Natural Systems by Dana Davidsen, Princeton Architectural Press
Dwarf and Median Bearded Irises: Jewels of the Iris World by Kevin Vaughn, Schiffer Craft
Endless Florescence: Transformative Contemporary Dried Floral Design by Jenny Thomasson, Schiffer Craft
An Affair of Flowers by John Rodrigues, Stephen Buchmann and Patricia Smith, Goff Books
The Tree in My Garden: Choose One Tree, Plant it and Change the World by DK Staff, DK Publishers
Experiencing Olmsted: The Enduring Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted’s North American Landscapes by the Cultural Landscape Foundation, Charles Birnbaum, Dena Tasse-Winter, and Arleyn Levee, Timber Press
The Complete Book of Groundcovers: 4000 Plants that Reduce Maintenance, Control Erosion and Beautify the Landscape, by Gary Lewis, Timber Press
October 2022
Taming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant by Molly Williams, Andrew McMeel Publishing
The Power of Flowers: Turning Pieces of Mother Nature into Transformative Works of Art by Vicki Rawlins, Rock Point
365 Days of Colour in Your Garden by Nick Bailey, Kyle Books
Kew Pocketbooks: Festiva Flora published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
The Seed Detective by Adam Alexander, Chelsea Green Publishing
A Food Forest in Your Garden by Alan Carter, Chelsea Green Publishing
The Vegetable Gardening Book: Your Complete Guide to Growing an Edible Organic Garden from Seed to Harvest, by Joe Lamp’l, Cool Springs Press
What is My Plant Telling Me? An Illustrated Guide to Houseplants and How to Keep Them Alive by Emily L. Hay Hinsdale and Loni Harris, S&S, Simon Element
September 2022
Blooms and Dreams: Cultivating Wellness, Generosity and a Connection to the Land by Misha Gillingham, Gibbs Smith
The Collected Cottage: Gardening, Gatherings and Collecting at Chestnut Cottage by Kathryn Crisp Greeley, Greenleaf Book Group Press
The Modern Flower Press: Capturing the Beauty of Nature by Amy Fielding and Melissa Richardson, Harry N. Abrams
Celebrating Home: A Time for Every Season by James T. Farmer, Gibbs Smith
The Crevice Garden: How to Make the Perfect Home for Plants from Rocky Places by Paul Spriggs and Kenton Seth, Filbert Press
Vegan Gardener: Using Vegan-Organic Techniques for a Plant-friendly, Wildlife Abundant and Productive Garden by John Walker, Lorenz Books
Bloom: The Secrets of Growing Flowering Houseplants Year-Round by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, Cool Springs Press
A Beginner’s Guide to House Plants: Creating Beautiful and Healthy Green Spaces in Your Home by Ryusuke Sakaino, Tuttle Publishing
The Perfect Bite: Focus on Flavor by Susan Belsinger, Balboa Press
Botany for Gardeners, fourth edition, by Brian Capon, Timber Press
August 2022
The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide by Jenny Rose Carey, Timber Press
Garden as Art: Beatrix Farrand at Dumbarton Oaks by Thaisa Way and Sahar Coston-Hardy, Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection
Houseplant Oasis: A Guide to Caring for Your Plants + Styling Them in Your Home by Melissa Lo, Page Street Publishing
Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants) by Maria Failla and Samantha Leung, St. Martin’s Essentials
Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plants by Robert Pavlis, New Society Publishers
Let’s Wildflower the World: Save, Swap and Seedbomb to Rewild Our World by Josie Jeffery, Leaping Hare Press
The Gardener’s Palette: Creating Colour Harmony in the Garden by Jo Thompson and the Royal Horticultural Society, Timber Press
The Garden Refresh: How to Give Your Yard Big Impact on a Small Budget, by Kier Holmes, Timber Press
The Home-scale Forest Garden by Dani Baker, Chelsea Green Publisher
July 2022
From Seed to Bloom: A Year of Growing and Designing with Seasonal Flowers by Milli Proust, Quadrille Publishing
The Unkillables: 40 Resilient House Plants for New Plant Parents by Jo Lambell, OH Editions
Gardening by the Book: Celebrating 100 years of Garden Club of America by Arete Swartz Warren, Leslie K. Overstreet and Denise Otis, Grolier Club
English Garden Eccentrics: Three Hundred Years of Extraordinary Groves, Burrowings, Mountains and Menageries by Todd Longstaffe-Gowan, Paul Mellon Centre
Flowers Forever: Sustainable Dried Flowers by Bex Partridge, Hardie Grant
The Plant Hunter’s Atlas by Ambra Edwards, Mobius
The Joy of Gardening by Ellen Mary, Greenfinch
How to Create a Wildlife Garden by Christine and Mick Lavelle, Lorenze Books
Succulents: Everything You Need to Select, Pair and Care for Succulents by Cassidy Tuttle, Alpha
A Food Forest in Your Garden by Alan Carter, Chelsea Green Publishing
The Month-by-Month Gardening Guide by Franz Bohmig, Timber Press,
The Garden Refresh: How to Give Your Yard Big Impact on a Small Budget, by Kier Holmes, Timber Press
June 2022
The Shady Lady’s Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening by Amy Ziffer, Comstock Publishing Associations, second edition
Rewild Your Garden: Create a Haven for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies by Frances Tophill, Greenfinch
Welcome to the Jungle: Rare Tropical Houseplants to Collect, Grow and Love by Enid Offolter, Ten Speed Press
How to Grow: Nurture Your Garden, Nurture Yourself by Marcus Bridgewater, HarperOne
The Plant Hunters Atlas by Ambra Edwards, Mobius
What to Sow, Grow and Do: A Seasonal Garden Guide by Benjamin Pope, Frances Lincoln
The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Uli Lorimer and the Native Plant Trust, Timber Press
Weed-Free Gardening: A Comprehensive and Organic Approach to Weed Management by Tasha Greer, Cool Springs Press
Saving Nature One Yard at a time: How to Protect and Nurture Our Native Species by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth, Countryman Press
Now Is the Time for Trees: Make an Impact by Planting the Earth’s Most Valuable Resource, by Dan Lambe, Lorene Edwards Forkner, Workman Publishing
May 2022
The Seasonal Gardener: Creating Planting Combinations, by Anna Pavord, Phaidon
Borde Hill Garden: A Plant Hunter’s Paradise by Vanessa Berridge, Merrell Publishers
Lilacs: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden by Naomi Slade, Gibbs Smith
The Modern Gardener: A Practical Guide to Houseplants, Herbs and Container Gardening by Sonys Patel Ellis, Thunder Bay Press
Flea Market Garden Style by Caroline McKenzie, Centennial Books
Native American Herbalist’s Bible: 10 books in 1, over 300 Medicinal Plants and Ancient Herbal Recipes to Improve Wellness and Heal Naturally by Lyotanka Sioux, independently published
Wreaths: 150 Ideas for Every Season by Laura Marx, Wildflower Media
The Elegant and Edible Garden: Design a Dream Kitchen Garden to Fit Your Personality, Desires and Lifestyle Linda Vater, Cool Springs Press
Freestyle Bonsai: How to Pot, Grow, Prune, and Shape by Jerome Kellerhals and Mariannjely Marval, Cool Springs Press
The Little Flower Recipe Book: 148 Tiny Arrangements for Every Season and Occasion, Jill Rizzo, Artisan
The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City by Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight, Cool Springs Press
The Garden Diary of Doctor Darwin by Susan Campbell, Unicorn Publishing Group
The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies by Juliet Blankespoor, Harvest
The Ornamental Wilderness in the English Garden by James Bartos, Unicorn
The Modern Gardener: A Practical Guide for Creating a Beautiful and Creative Garden by Frances Tophill, Kyle Books
A Sustainable Future: Urban Parks and Gardens by Philip Jodidio, Prestel
Gardening by Month: A Monthly Guide to Planning the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Garden by Lee Miller, Independently Published
April 2022
Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat: Grow a Bounty of Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers by Mastering the Art of Succession Planting by Meg McAndrews Cowden, Timber Press
Lotusland by Lisa Romerein and Marc Appleton, Rizzoli
The Regenerative Garden: 80 Practical Projects for Creating a Self-Sustaining Garden Ecosystem by Stephanie Rose, Cool Springs Press
Four-Season Food Gardening: How to Grow Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs year round by Misilla dela Llana, Cool Springs Press
Black Flora: Profiles of Inspiring Black Flower Farms and Florists by Teresa Speight, Bloom Imprint LLC
The Rooted Life: Cultivating Health and Wholeness Through Growing Your Own Food by Justin Rhodes, Worthy Books
Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook: All you Need to Know to Plan, Plant and Maintain a Mid Atlantic Garden, second edition, Katie Elzer-Peters, Cool Springs Press
Tiny Space Gardening: Growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs in Small Outdoor Spaces by Amy Pennington, Sasquatch Books
How to Garden Indoors and Grow Your Own Food Year-Round: Ultimate Guide to Vertical, Container, and Hydroponic Gardening by Kim Roman, Creative Homeowner
No Dig Gardening: Raised Beds, Layered Gardens and other No-Till Techniques by Bella Linde and Lena Granefelt, Skyhorse Publishers
Permaculture for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Farming and Sustainable Living by Nicole Faires, Skyhorse Publishers
The Pecan: A History of America’s Native Nut by James McWilliams, University of Texas Press
Beatrix Farrand: Garden Artist, Landscape Architect by Judith Tankard, The Monacelli Press
Wild: The Naturalistic Garden by Noel Kingsbury, Phaidon
The Vertical Veg Guide to Container Gardening: How to Grow an Abundance of Herbs, Vegetables and Fruits in Small Spaces by Mark Ridsdill Smith, Chelsea Green Publishing
Cold-Hardy Fruits and Nuts: 50 Easy-to-Grow Plants for the Organic Home Garden or Landscape by Scott Serrano, Allyson Levy, Chelsea Green Publishing
March 2022
Grow Curious: A Journal to Cultivate Wonder in Your Garden and Beyond by Gayla Trail and Davin Risk, Chronicle Books
Gardening Complete: How to Best Grow Vegetables, Flowers and Other Outdoor Plants by Editors of Cool Spring Press, Chartwell Books
Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden, revised and updated second addition, by Jessica Walliser, Cool Springs Press
Small-Plot, High Yield Gardening: Grow Like a Pro, Save Money, and Eat Well from Your Own Organic Home Garden by Sal Gilbertie and Larry Sheehan, Brown Books Pub Group
Herb Gardening from the Ground Up: Everything you Need to Know About Growing Your Favorite Herbs by Sal Gilbertie and Larry Sheehan, Brown Books Pub Group
Herbal Handbook: 50 Profiles in Words and Art from the Rare Book Collections of the New York Botanical Garden, by the New York Botanical Garden, Clarkson Potter
Gardening by the Book: Celebrating 100 Years of the Garden Club of America by Arete Swartz Warren, Leslie Overstreet, and Denise Otis, Grolier Club
Charles Dowding’s Skills for Growing: Sowing, Spacing, Planting, Picking, Watering and More by Charles Dowding, Chelsea Green Publishing
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
