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Dig In! Gardening in Greene County

I'm not a gardener, but I love-love-love flowers! In my imagination, I have beautiful flowers all over my yard- hydrangea, peonies, roses, lavender, zinnia, poppies, lilacs, and so many more. I also love vegetables fresh from the garden. (Grocery store veggies really can't compare.) But I'm an armchair gardener only (ha!). I just love to pore over gardening books. Whether you are like me and just like the dream of a beautiful garden, or you spend many afternoons with your knees in the dirt, maintaining your actual garden, these books from the library will help you makes your gardens or your gardening dreams come true.

Greene County Public Library

20 items

  • The 30-minute Gardener

    Cultivate Beauty and Joy by Gardening Every Day

    Loades, Greg,
    There are lots of aspiring gardeners out there. But a large number of them— especially younger ones, with demanding jobs, growing families, and limited space— either don't have the time to garden traditionally, or are scared off from the very notion…
    Book, 2023Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, [2023]. — 635 Lo
  • The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food

    a Crop-by-crop Reference for 62 Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, and Herbs

    Cobb, Tanya Denckla, 1956-
    The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of…
    Book, 2024North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2024]. — 635.0484 Co
  • Beginner Gardening

    Step by Step

    Want to create a garden you can enjoy? Not sure where to begin? Beginner Gardening Step by Step is your foolproof companion to creating a flourishing garden. Packed full of creative ideas with simple step-by-step instructions and clear images, this…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2024]. — 635 Be
  • Biodynamic Gardening

    Organic Growing Guided by the Moon for Bountiful Harvests

    Waldin, Monty,
    Reap the benefits of a biodynamic, organic approach to gardening and grow abundant crops in tune with lunar cycles. Biodynamic Gardening has all you need to know about gardening by the moon: A biodynamic calendar enables you to plan the…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2025] — 635.0484 Wa
  • The Complete Practical Guide to Rock & Water Gardening

    From Planning the Design and Construction to Planting Schemes and Fish Care

    Robinson, Peter, 1938-
    Water is a welcome element in any garden, having the power to both soothe and excite. Combined with rock, it brings a whole new dimension to garden design. This book explains how to create beautiful rock pools, ponds, gravel gardens, wildlife pools…
    Book, 2023London : Lorenz Books, [2023] — 635.9672 Ro
  • Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening

    Techniques and Know-how for Planning, Planting, and Tending a Home Vegetable Garden Organically

    American Horticultural Society,
    From the foremost authority in American gardening comes a must-have handbook for home gardeners who want a productive organic vegetable garden. In their first new book in over two decades, the American Horticultural Society offers indispensable…
    Book, 2025Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, [2025] — 635.0484 Am
  • This lushly photographed idea book proves that it is possible to create a glamorous outdoor space of ever-changing color, teeming with life, in the smallest of spaces, whether a patio, terrace, or front porch. This inspirational guide demonstrates…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : Rizzoli International Publications, [2024] — 635.986 Pa
  • The Food Forward Garden

    a Complete Guide to Designing and Growing Edible Landscapes

    Douglas, Christian,
    Growing food doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. In his debut book, award-winning landscape designer Christian Douglas showcases the myriad ways to use edibles to elevate the design of your outdoor spaces. Visit chef Tyler Florence's property,…
    Book, 2024New York : Artisan, [2024] — 635 Do
  • The Fragrant Flower Garden

    Growing, Arranging & Preserving Natural Scents

    Bittner, Stefani, 1969-
    Make your garden and home look and smell heavenly with this accessible gardening guide that explains how to grow fragrant flowers outdoors and bring natural scents indoors by creating floral arrangements, scented beauty products, and more.
    Book, 2024California ; New York : Ten Speed Press, [2024] — 635.9312 Bi
  • Grow Food Anywhere

    How to Plant the Right Crops in the Right Place and Help Your Garden Thrive

    Chamberlain, Lucy,
    In this book, expert gardener and vegetable grower Lucy Chamberlain breaks down the environments you may find in your garden into seven zones, from sunny and sheltered to shady and dry— as well as using indoor space. Following the principle of…
    Book, 2025New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2025]. — 635 Ch
  • Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden

    Innovative Techniques for Combining Bulbs and Perennials in Every Season

    Kloet, Jacqueline van der,
    Be inspired by nature's design! From the earliest snowdrops to alpine violet, tulips, and late autumn crocuses, bulbs add interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet has…
    Book, 2024Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, [2024] — 635.91532 Kl
  • Life With Flowers

    Inspiration and Lessons From the Garden

    Palmer, Frances (Potter),
    In this follow-up Life in the Studio, potter, gardener, and photographer Frances Palmer celebrates the flowers she most loves to grow and arrange. Frances approaches her garden planning in waves, ensuring there are always beautiful booms for her to…
    Book, 2025New York : Artisan, [2025]. — 635.9 Pa
  • Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

    the Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing

    Stewart, Martha,
    The first fully comprehensive gardening guide from the legendary Martha Stewart in more than 30 years, with everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden.
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow, [2025] — 635 St
  • The Money-saving Gardener

    Create Your Dream Garden at a Fraction of the Cost

    Lautenbach, Anya,
    The essential guide to budget gardening hacks, with creative ideas and propagation know-how from Instagram's 'garden fairy' Anya Lautenbach. Beat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya the Garden Fairy. The…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2024] — 635 La
  • Nurturing Nature

    Gardening for Special Needs

    Mays, Jill Howlett,
    Vulnerable populations, such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged, are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good answer, as it has been proven to be especially beneficial to physical,…
    Book, 2024Arlington, Texas : Future Horizons, [2024]. — 635 Ma
  • The Raised Bed Book

    the Definitive Step-by-step Guide to Elevated Growing

    Hurrion, David,
    Whether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden. Raised beds are possible in…
    Book, 2024New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2024] — 635.04 Hu
  • Seasonal Planting in Garden Design

    a Guide to Creating Year-round Colour and Structure

    Heatherington, Catherine,
    Our gardens evolve in a constant cycle of emerging, flowering, retreating and renewal. Designing a garden in harmony with the seasons celebrates the aesthetics of each month, creating a garden that not only benefits the people and wildlife that…
    Book, 2024Ramsbury : The Crowood Press, [2024] — 635 He
  • The Seed Hunter

    Discover the World's Most Unusual Heirloom Plants

    McCulloch, Mitch,
    Growing and using the tastiest and most unusual heirloom plants from around the world. Why grow the same dull vegetables and herbs filling every supermarket shelf? If you're putting in the effort and growing your own, better make it something…
    Book, 2024New York : DK Publishing, [2024] — 635 Mc
  • Survival Gardening

    Grow Your Own Emergency Food Supply From Seed to Root Cellar

    Coffman, Sam (Clinical herbalist),
    Learn how to grow your own food supply and be prepared just in case of an emergency with this essential guide by a survival skills expert. Become more resilient in the face of global crises and prepare yourself for supply chain disruptions by…
    Book, 2025North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2025]. — 635.0484 Co
  • The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden

    Attract and Support Birds, Bees, and Butterflies

    Tornio, Stacy,
    For gardeners who are ready to take their efforts to the next level by planting for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife by focusing on restoring native habitat and using sustainable practices, this offers more than 200 recommendations of specific…
    Book, 2024Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, [2024]. — 639.9 To