There’s something magical about curling up with a stack of beautiful garden books, especially this time of year, when the days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are calling, and the garden is just beginning to wake up.
Whether you’re planting your first raised bed, propagating houseplants, or planning your dream perennial border, these books are full of wisdom, inspiration, and tried-and-true techniques to help you grow more mindfully. These are the pages I’ve been turning lately, dog-earing tips, scribbling in margins, and feeling so ready to get my hands in the soil.
And to celebrate National Gardening Day (that’s today!), I’m giving away a curated bundle of four of my favorite garden reads to one lucky Sweet Greens reader! (More on that at the bottom of the post 👇)
🌼 1. Nettles & Petals by Jamie Walton
A poetic, plant-filled love letter to slow, seasonal gardening. This one is pure inspiration, filled with musings on garden life, wild beauty, and why the smallest details (like the hum of bees or a sprig of mint) matter most. It’s the book you’ll keep by your bedside or gift to every plant-loving friend.
+ Nettles & Petals by Jamie Walton
🌿 2. Your Natural Garden by Kelly D. Norris
If you’re dreaming of a low-maintenance, pollinator-loving, wild-ish garden that feels like it belongs right where it is, this book is for you. Kelly encourages gardeners to go with the flow of their natural landscape and use native plants to create spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically rich.
+ Your Natural Garden by Kelly D. Norris
💧 3. The Water-Smart Garden by Noelle Johnson
Perfect for gardeners in hot or dry climates (or anyone trying to be more water-wise), this book is full of real-life garden designs, plant suggestions, and strategies to create thriving gardens with less water. Smart, practical, and timely.
+ The Water-Smart Garden by Noelle Johnson
🌸 4. The Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening by the American Horticultural Society
This is your go-to reference for plants that come back year after year. It’s loaded with trusted info on choosing, planting, and maintaining perennials, plus it’s backed by one of the most respected names in horticulture.
+ The Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening
🪴 5. The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation by Lindsay Sisti
For all my fellow houseplant lovers, this book is a must. It makes propagation feel approachable, fun, and (dare I say) addictive. From water rooting to dividing to leaf cuttings, Lindsay gives step-by-step visuals that make you want to start snipping immediately.
+ The Ultimate Guide to Houseplant Propagation by Lindsay Sisti
🥕 6. The Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening by the American Horticultural Society
If you’re growing your own food, or thinking about it, this book is a fabulous companion. It covers everything from crop rotation to pest prevention, all through an organic lens that puts soil health and sustainability first.
+ The Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening
🪴 7. Square Foot Gardening: The World’s Most Popular Growing Method
A classic for a reason. Whether you have a big backyard or a few raised beds, this book teaches you how to maximize space and yield without feeling overwhelmed. Great for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
🌿 8. The 10-Minute Gardener by CaliKim
Short on time? This one’s for you. It breaks down how to build and maintain a beautiful, healthy garden with quick, manageable tasks. Perfect if you want a green space but don’t have hours to spend outside every day.
+ The 10-Minute Gardener by CaliKim
🌼 Sweet Greens Garden Book Giveaway!
To celebrate spring planting season, I’m giving away a bundle of 4 of my favorite garden reads to one lucky reader!
The winner will receive:
📘 Nettles & Petals by Jamie Walton
📗 Your Natural Garden by Kelly D. Norris
📕 Kitchen Garden Living
📙 The Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening
To enter:
- Follow me @SweetGreens on Instagram or Facebook
- Like the giveaway post (coming soon!)
- Tag a fellow plant lover in the comments
- Bonus entry: Leave a comment on this blog post telling me your favorite thing to grow 🌱
Giveaway closes April 30th and the winner will be announced the following day. Open to U.S. residents only.
Whether you’re reading in the garden, planning your next plot, or just dreaming of warmer days, these books are filled with the kind of wisdom that grows season after season.
Wishing you soft soil, sunny days, and a garden that brings you joy.
xo,
Sweet Greens
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