#Gardening book

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Notes on The Bee-Friendly Garden by Kate Frey and Gretchen LeBuhn

Okay, I love the idea of gardening, but absolutely don't have a place to do it. So I grabbed this the way some people grab travel guides. It's a bit denser than I expected, so it took me longer than normal to get through it.

So first, I'm going to say that my gardening experiences are really from my childhood where I just did what my mom told me, you know? These days, I occasionally buy plants or seeds for my mom, so I thought maybe I could use some of this? Perhaps? And yeah, some of this is heckin' good even for a half-assed garden experience.

The first section of the book is bee facts! So many bee facts! Bee facts I had no clue were even a thing! A+ bee facts, and def the densest part of the book.

The next section is a broad overview of the types of plants that bees like. Generally speaking, native bees like native plants, but there are for sure some other traits to look out for. And some native plants have evolved to attract moths or hummingbirds instead! There's lots of details about how that all breaks down, but it's also easy to skim for whatever specifics fit your needs and vibes.

There's a shorter section with ideas about what kinds of garden layouts are best for bees. This section talks about things like shade and water, as well as how much to mix plant types or have spaces where the bees might nest. And also some thoughts about when and how to trim your plants. That's a really thoughtful section I hadn't considered.

The last section is lists by region with plants that particularly thrive and appeal to the bees of the region. It's a great quick reference for if you want to just make sure you've gotten a few plants mixed into your garden that will really attract bees.

So overall? I think the book is a great resource for anyone who really wants to think about bees and other pollinators in their garden, and you can use the info to go all in, or to just make a few changes. As with any resource about gardening, it's a good idea to do a little further research with local plant nurseries or gardening society. But yeah, if I had space to garden at all, I'd be applying some of the wonderful knowledge in this book for sure.

Oh, and there are some very lovely pictures through out. Because what's a gardening book without pictures of pretty plants?

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Landscaping with Wildflowers: An Environmental Approach to Gardening, by Jim Wilson, 1992

A gift from a lady at a yardsale

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Just added to Etsy!

~ Sunset Western Garden Book (1961)

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Gravity Walls and Over the Falls 🤓

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Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner: Follow Nature's Map to Grow Your Own Organic Food with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard Into a Thriving Ecosystem by Josie Beckham 

Who would have guessed that a gardening book could be such an enjoyable read? Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner is not only inviting and informative but also genuinely inspiring.  The book is impressively well-organized. Our gardening journey begins with demystifying permaculture as more of a mindset than an exact science. It takes you through the essential steps, from soil…

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A Garden of Conifers: Introduction and Selection Guide, by Robert A. Obrizok, 1991; revised and expanded, 1994

A gift from a lady at a yardsale

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Illustrations from Stories from Hans Christian Andersen by Edmund Dulac (1911)

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𝓑𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒍𝒚 𝓕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝓜𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝓕𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝓦𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅

© Malina Dowling

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🍓 🐿️ 🌕 🌿 ✨ // under the strawberry moon // gouache on hot press paper

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