The Garden Maker's Book of Wonder

162 Recipes, Crafts, Tips, Techniques, and Plants to Inspire You in Every Season
by Allison Vallin Kostovick

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The joy and wonder of a garden-inspired lifestyle is captured in this colorfully photographed, through-the-seasons sourcebook filled with recipes, gardening wisdom, craft and wellness projects, and nature-based activities.

Each season in the garden brings new joy and fresh inspiration for connecting with the wonders of the natural world. In The Garden...

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Published By Storey Publishing, LLC

Format Hardback

Category

Number Of Pages 256

Publication Date 08/29/2023

ISBN 9781635865318

Dimensions 8.25 inches x 11 inches


“A delightful collection of gardening and harvesting tips interwoven with recipes, crafts, and inspiration. The perfect book for those wanting to grow food and flowers with joy, beauty, and whimsy!”
— Crystal Schmidt, Whole-Fed Homestead, author of Freeze Fresh

"Allison's enthusiasm shines through as she teaches the reader how to grow vegetables, herbs, and flowers sustainably and organically by working with nature and embracing diversity in a garden. She also shares practical, creative ways to utilize your garden harvests and tips on foraging for wild edible plants. The Garden Maker's Book of Wonder is enlightening and uplifting and would make a great addition to your library!"
— Misilla dela Llana, author of Four-Season Food Gardening and host of Learn To Grow on YouTube

“Full of smart growing tips, helpful projects, and delightful illustrations, this book will teach you how to garden with heart and soul.”
— Kelly Smith Trimble, author of The Creative Vegetable Gardener

"Comprehensive, informative, and easy to understand: This is both an amazing resource and a visual delight. Using unconventional methods, Allison teaches us not only how to grow the plants in our gardens, but everyday ways to use them while having fun at the same time."
— Marcus Bridgewater, author of How to Grow and creator of Garden Marcus

“Allison perfectly pulls you into the story between gardening and nature in this special book. She reminds us that growing a garden allows us to connect with nature and the rhythms of the seasons while growing a space that is truly ours. She brings it all to life through recipes, essays, amazing tips, and illustration. It’s a necessary book for anyone looking to explore the way the garden connects us deeper to the soil we call home.”
— Megan Gilger, creator of Fresh Exchange

“Vivid photography paired with page after page of recipes, craft ideas, and planting guides make this an inviting companion for creating your own magical backyard sanctuary and, for the curious, it provides a deeper dive into the benefits of gardening and homesteading.”

— Booklist review

“This is an excellent resource for all levels of gardeners to use to create their own dream grounds. An indispensable title for gardening collections.”

— Library Journal starred review

“The book includes advice about growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as instructions for crafts and projects that make use of what the reader grows.”

— Publishers Weekly