Food Flowers Medicine: And Other Gifts from the Garden

Writers share gifts of the garden in a collection of personal essays. In "Origins and Ra(t)velations" a new home owner receives wisdom from the unlikeliest of guests to her garden. A woman makes discoveries tending the garden of an elder in "A Year in Sissy's Garden." A self-described "reluctant gardener" learns about nature from her rescue dogs. A woman visits botanical gardens close to home and around the world, finding them places of joy throughout her life. A praying mantis named Babycakes becomes a magnificent companion and teacher. In "Mein Apfelbaum" a beloved apple tree provides a sense of belonging from childhood and into adolescence and adulthood. Discover the magic of these and other personal reflections on the garden in this spirited essay collection from contemporary writers.

Author: Stacy Russo
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Wild Librarian Press
Published: 06/09/2025
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9781737675952