Mar 17, 2015 | Good Books
It’s my opinion that every foodie should be a gardener. You won’t find anything more flavorful than food that’s been fresh picked. And anyone who likes to cook, whether they define themselves as foodies or not, should be raising herbs. Being able to...
Mar 12, 2015 | Good Books
What I love about Garden-pedia: An A-to-Z Guide to Gardening Terms is that it’s not just a text list of definitions. This book is as conversational and colorful as it is informative. Each term is clearly defined in one sentence, with a followup paragraph that...
Jul 15, 2014 | Good Books
The first time I opened this book I said to myself, “Wow – let’s put Peter Del Tredici in charge of all the plant field guides!” This is the weed id book I’ve always longed for. So many field guides to weeds either have a couple of...
May 29, 2014 | Good Books
This novel, You Are One of Them by Elliott Holt, is a story about how we view ourselves, the power of childhood friendships, and learning to see the past through adult eyes. It’s a tale of growing up during the cold war, living with a parent who struggles with mental...
Apr 27, 2014 | Good Books
An Uninhibited Guide to the Aphrodisiac Herbs, Fruits, Flowers & Veggies in Your Garden What a fun book! Did you know that cardamom was mentioned as an aphrodisiac in The Arabian Nights? Or that Cleopatra anointed herself with lavender before getting it on with...
