Gardening books

Permaculture is a way of living with nature instead of fighting against it. Permaculture methods are always looking to mimic nature by creating diverse systems that minimize human input. There are more books about permaculture than you might think, but many of them read like textbooks and can feel overwhelming for newbies. I’ve listed the ones I feel are easiest to understand and provide plenty of examples and how-tos. Each is a helpful resource to add to your personal library.

If you are new to gardening and looking for a book to learn how, you probably already know that there are so many gardening books out there. Finding one that is worth spending your money on may feel like a daunting task. Not to worry; I did the work for you and made a list of the best gardening books.

Edit: You can find an ever-growing list of resources on my list of Herbal Books for Beginners & Students . 📚 If I had to choose only three books to recommend to someone just beginning their Traditional Western Herbalism (TWH) studies I would first cry about having to choose only three

Whether you're looking for a gift for a beginning gardener or you want to add to your own garden book library, these nine books are a great place to start!

There's always something new to learn in the garden! Dig into these top 16 gardening books, for beginner's or experienced gardeners alike.

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These books are my choices for the best gardening books - the books I find myself reading and referencing again and again.

Permaculture gardens a a step above. Learn how to take your garden to the next level with the best gardening books for permaculture.