Books for a gardening novice | Ask a Book Critic
What makes gardens attractive and emotionally fulfilling
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Show Notes
In the spirit of Earth Week, Vox book critic, Constance Grady shares some favorite books that inspired her to start her own garden: reads about what makes gardens look good and what emotional needs they can provide for us.
Constance recommends:
- Down to Earth by Monty Don
- Essential Earthman by Henry Mitchell
- “The Rosary” an essay from How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee
If you are looking for a book recommendation, you can email Constance Dot Grady at Vox dot com. Be sure to use the subject line “Ask A Book Critic.”
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