Smart Writing, A Tale Well Told, Historical Fiction, and FUN!
Full disclosure? This book cost me several hours of sleep. I dove into the review copy I was sent one evening and had a hard time putting it down. Two nights in a row. This is a delicious romp of a novel, and perfect for those who like smart writing, a tale well told,...
A Book For Lovers of Flavorful Food
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 step outside your...
More Than a Dictionary/Glossary
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 gives...
Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast: A Field Guide
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 drawings which never, somehow, look...
You Are One of Them
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...
Plants With Benefits
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...
The Strawberry Story by Julie Bawden-Davis
If you live in the Northeast, and want to grow strawberries, you need this book! The Strawberry Story: How to grow great berries in the Northeast gives Northeast gardeners all the information they need to successfully grow berries. From the different types of plants...
The Husband’s Secret – a book to sink into
Sometimes we want a novel that will take us out of our own lives for awhile. We need a book that is compelling and undemanding, so that we can be completely immersed and transported away from our own cares, concerns or immediate situations. I picked up The Husband’s...
Landscaping Ideas That Work
Book: Landscaping Ideas That Work Author: Julie Moir Messervy Publisher: Taunton Coffee for Roses one sentence rating: Better than Pinterest! Most people know a beautiful garden when they see one. Whether you’re visiting a friend’s house, viewing a landscape on a...
Newsletter Signup
Order Cocktail Hour Garden
Order Coffee For Roses from Amazon
