The MoneySaving Gardener, Anya Lautenbach
The MoneySaving Gardener, Anya Lautenbach
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The Money-Saving Gardener
Create Your Dream Garden at a Fraction of the Cost

Author: Anya Lautenbach

Narrator: Anya Lautenbach

Unabridged: 4 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 02/13/2024


Synopsis

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 Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks.

Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.

Narrated by the author. Anya Lautenbach is a digital creator and passionate gardener, who wants more people to give gardening a go no matter their background, budget or garden size. Born in Poland, she now lives with her husband and two younger sons in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD - her self-described "superpower". A lifelong gardener, she has propagated thousands of plants, and has shared her budget gardening journey via her Instagram @anya_thegarden_fairy.

© 2024 Anya Lautenbach © 2024 DK Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Inger-Johanne on August 12, 2024

I looked up the book after seeing a post on Instagram by the author. I was interested in more details on what she described there, and found it in the book. Otherwise, I don't have any ambitions to garden (as this is taken care of by others in the household). The book is clearly written, covers a wi......more

Goodreads review by Kerry on March 11, 2024

My garden in SW France is just over an acre of green space. Largely lawn with more than its fair share of weeds. I’ve loved following Anya on instagram and her book was excellent. I’m looking forward to testing her tips on propagating and here’s hoping that I will be able to create my dream garden f......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on January 18, 2025

With inflation pushing up the cost of everything faster than our incomes, this book is a timely addition to our public library’s collection. I normally focus more on food production, but we do have a couple of perennial and bulb gardens, so I picked this up off our new book shelf. It’s a really grea......more

Goodreads review by Ligaya on March 22, 2025

I was kind of disappointed in this book, actually. I hadn't heard of the author before but the information presented was very surface level. Some of the techniques she mentions really needs more details in order to be successful. I wished there were photos that included the many plants she talks abo......more

Goodreads review by Scott on February 05, 2025

A really informative read on saving money with gardening. This book is mostly about flowers, not veggies. I agree with most of the reviews about chapter 5 - propagation. I'm going to use this new skill quite often! Anya's lists of suitable plants and the middle of the book with pictures is wonderful......more


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"Her eco-conscious mindset and friendly, supportive style should appeal to newbie gardeners who see the merit in enjoying cost savings and a slower timeline instead of spending money for immediate results." Library Journal