Review: Great for Gardening Enthusiasts or Those Just Starting Out!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 19, 2013
I've been looking for a gift for a friend who has just started gardening seriously, and after reading this book, I recognize it as a great addition to her library. What was lovely about this book is that it provided not only clear instructions for what to put in a gardening journal, but also a variety of options for you to put together the best gardening journal for you. When reading this book, I felt a bit like I was sitting with my grandmother (who had kept an incredible flower and vegetable garden in the inner city) and while I hadn't really understood what she was doing when she writing and drawing in her spiral bound notebook and on those index cards, now I can recognize that she too was keeping a similar journal. I also learned a lot personally from this book, including how to draw a garden map for planning, and what sorts of things it is important to record, i.e.: when you planted those seeds and how you maintained the garden through the year, so you're not staring at your plants the next year wondering why some are struggling and others seem to be doing just fine.This is a wonderful, practical guide to how to get the most out of your garden, both in growth and joy. I really enjoyed this book and will certainly be picking up a copy for my friend!