"Garden-pedia: An A-to-Z Guide to Gardening Terms" by Maria Zampini and Pamela Bennett
Like any new activity, there can be a lot to figure out and learn. As the title implies, this book breaks down a lot of terminology to make it easy to understand and get started. "'Garden-pedia' takes the intimidation out of this calming, joyous hobby as well as simplifies the language of plant science," says Dr. Allan M. Armitage, who recommends this book to anyone who "wants to demystify the garden." "[It] easily defines terms like composting, cold frame, hardening off...and our favorite — dibbling; just a small sample of terms you need to know when starting out growing your own plants be it flowers, vegetables, or herbs."
$9.99 from Amazon $15.59 from Bookshop"Western Garden Book of Edibles" by the Editors of Sunset
This is a fabulous reference book that digs in about everything you need to consider for starting an edible garden. "[It] touches upon all the basic elements of site selection, design, plant selection but it also talks a lot about microclimates," says Ro. "For example, I live in Southern California — known for it's hot summers — however, I live in a beach city so I have coastal influences creating a cooler microclimate within a hot microclimate." Knowing what is possible to grow in your region is the key to having success with your garden.
"Field Guide to Urban Gardening" by Kevin Espiritu
If you live in a city or with minimal outdoor space, you may be surprised by what is possible to grow in containers. "This book will guide you on everything you need to know about growing food in pots," says Ro. "It is concise and easy to digest and apply, [and] Espiritu writes from vast personal experience in container gardening in small spaces."
$14.99 from Amazon $25.75 from Bookshop"The Cook's Herb Garden" by Jeff Cox and Marie Pierre Moine
Growing herbs can be an easy and fun way to get your hands in the soil. "Herbs are great gateway plants to gardening!" says Ro. "This book covers the plants, different food uses including teas, and how to plant and care for them." It also highlights 120 types of culinary herbs — including recipes. "What I love about this book the most are the herb combinations they share, like a tea garden, or an Italian herb garden," adds Ro.
$11.80 from Amazon $16.64 from Bookshop"Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew
Growing an abundant vegetable garden with limited space may seem challenging, but it's possible. If you're not sure where to begin or what to grow, this book will guide you from sowing seeds to harvesting. "Mel Bartholomew solves this by giving step-by-step guides on how to grow intensively to maximize efficiency in a small space," says Ro.
$13.59 from Amazon"Plant Partners" by Jessica Walliser
Some plants grow well together and can be mutually beneficial — such as helping with pest management or attracting pollinators — while other plants don't get along and shouldn't be planted near each other. "Walliser goes in depth beyond which plants go together, and explains the actual relationships formed between the plants," says Ro. "This book is carefully thought out in presenting plant partnerships in a different way."
$9.25 from Amazon $22.95 from Bookshop"Biodynamic Gardening" by DK
Do you already have an organic garden but want to take your gardening methods and practices to a more integrated level? Consider growing food in a biodynamic way, which incorporates the phases of the moon during planning, growing, and harvesting. "If you want to know how to grow by the Moon and other interesting facets of this gardening method, this is your book," says Ro. "There is a complete guide on what to plant during which Moon phase and much more."
$16.69 from Amazon $21.11 from Bookshop"Gaia's Garden" by Toby Hemenway
Creating a garden that is in harmony with Mother Nature requires thinking about what you plant in a more holistic way. "To truly garden organically with minimal to no pesticide use, you need to create an ecosystem," says Ro, who considers this a gardener's bookshelf staple. "This takes time and patience, but it can be done, even in an urban environment." Anyone who wants to be more connected to nature will want to have this book — according to Ro, it "explains the relationships between the wildlife, the plants, and you."
$24.71 from Amazon"Starting and Saving Seeds" by Julie Thompson Adolf
Collecting and saving seeds after each harvest is an important way to be more self-reliant, save money, and maintain special or heirloom varieties. "Growing food for my family, guests and community has become so much more rewarding and doable with Julie's guidance, not to mention the cost savings in saving my own seeds," says Zucker. According to her, this book is "a must have for both new and experienced gardeners and backyard gardeners to professionals." Harvesting and storing seeds requires care, patience and time. "'Starting and Saving Seeds' has given us not only the how-to and information we need but also the confidence to do what we do."
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