A Life in the Garden, Barbara Damrosch
A Life in the Garden, Barbara Damrosch
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A Life in the Garden
Tales and Tips for Growing Food in Every Season

Author: Barbara Damrosch

Narrator: Marni Penning

Unabridged: 12 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 10/01/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

One of America's most well-known and bestselling gardening writers shares her reflections and advice on finding joy in the garden

In A Life in the Garden, horticultural icon Barbara Damrosch imparts a lifetime of wisdom on growing food for herself and her family. In writing that's accessible, engaging, and elegant, she welcomes us to garden alongside her. Personal, thoughtful, and often humorous, this book offers practical DIY insights that will delight gardeners, cooks, and small-scale farmers. With a personal and sometimes irreverent tone, Barbara expresses the pleasure she takes in gardening, the sense of empowerment she finds in it, and the importance of a partnership with the real expert: nature.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mara on May 05, 2024

I really loved reading through A Life in the Garden. This was one of the most practical and useful gardening books I’ve come across as someone attempting to make the transition from garden-dreamer to actual gardener. Thank you to Timber Press and Net Galley for the advanced copy of this book!......more

Goodreads review by Racheal on July 23, 2024

One of the best gardening books I’ve found! I’m a lifelong gardener. I started out helping my parents and grandparents in their gardens. When I moved out for college, I grew what I could on my windowsills and tiny balconies. Now I’m fortunate to have plenty of space to grow anything I want. love gar......more

Goodreads review by Hallie on May 12, 2025

Got this one from the library and definitely need to own it. This book is full of gardening gold.......more

Goodreads review by Noorilhuda on October 30, 2024

Don’t judge this book by its dull, uninspired & generic-looking cover image (bench under an apple tree & shrubs, which holds a special place in the author’s heart). Locavore horticulturist Damrosch is an expert in the field of organic & sustainable homegrown seasonal food. She runs a successful mark......more

Goodreads review by Cheyenne on April 30, 2024

5.0/5.0 ⭐ "A Life in the Garden" is a beautiful and informative book that seamlessly blends memoir, history, and practical gardening advice. Barbara Damrosch's personal anecdotes and humor make the reading experience enjoyable as she explores the joy, empowerment, and partnership with nature inherent......more

Quotes

To me, Barbara Damrosch is the Julia Child of gardening. ...Barbara was one of the people who made “sustainable” “small-scale,” and “compost” household words. …She practically invented the edible gardening movement.
 —Phillis Odessey, The New York Botanical Garden, Plant Talk

One of the most popular gardening personalities in the world.
 —Dr. Richard Churchill, People, Places and Plants

Barbara Damrosch has saved from extinction the art of the personal essay. Not since Charles Lamb have we had such enjoyable reading. She makes kitchen gardening an imaginative experience.
 —Daniel Hoffman, 22nd United States Poet Laureate.

The Queen of organic growing…a human search engine when it comes to questions about gardening and cooking.
 —Heidi Julavits, The New York Times Style Magazine

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