Spirit of Gardening
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Last Updated: March 15, 2011
Animals, Dogs, Cats, Gophers
The Cat Behavior Answer Book: Practical Insights & Proven Solutions for Your Feline Questions by Arden Moore
Clever Raccoons by Kristin Nelson
Coyote at the Kitchen Door: Living with Wildlife in Suburbia by Stephen DeStefano
The Daily Coyote: A Story of Love, Survival, and Trust in the Wilds of Wyoming by Shreve Stockton
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron
A Dog's Purpose by Bruce Cameron
A Field Guide to Cows: How to Identify and Appreciate America's 52 Breeds by John Pukite
Frog and Toad Are Friends (I Can Read Book 2) by Arnold Lobel
Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden by Rhonda Massingham
Deer-Resistant Landscaping: Proven Advice and Strategies for Outwitting Deer and 20 Other Pesky Mammals by Neil Soderstrom
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin
Perfect Puppy-Newly Revised & Updated: How to Raise a Well-Behaved Dog by Gwen Bailey
The Secret Life of Cows by Glen Wexler
What Is My Cat Thinking?: The Essential Guide to Understanding Pet Behavior by Gwen Bailey
Why Is My Dog Doing That? by Gwen Bailey
What Is My Dog Thinking?: The Essential Guide to Understanding Pet Behavior by Gwen Bailey
Wildlife in the Garden, Expanded Edition: How to Live in Harmony with Deer, Raccoons, Rabbits, Crows, and Other Pesky Creatures by Gene Logsdon
The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher: Birdfeeders and Bird Gardens
by Robert Burton
The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible: The A-to-Z Guide To Feeders, Seed Mixes, Projects, And Treats by Sally Roth
Backyard Bird Secrets for Every Season: Attract a Variety of Nesting, Feeding, and Singing Birds Year-Round by Sally Roth
Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays by Candace Savage
Caw of the Wild: Observations from the Secret World of Crows by Barbara Kirpluk
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness by Lynda Lynn Haupt
Crows! Strange and Wonderful by Laurence Pringle
A Hummingbird in My House: The Story of Squeak by Arnette Heidcamp
In the Company of Crows and Ravens by JohnMarzluff
The Mockingbird (Corrie Herring Hooks Series) by Robin W. Doughty
Northern Cardinal (Wild Bird Guides) by Gary Ritchison
Ringneck Doves: A Handbook of Care and Breeding by K. Wade Oliver
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds: Eastern Region (Stokes Field Guide Series) by Donald Stokes and Lillian Stokes
That Quail, Robert by Margaret Stanger
Welcoming Wildlife to the Garden: Creating Backyard and Balcony Habitats for Wildlife by Catherine J. Johnson
Wildlife in the Garden, Expanded Edition: How to Live in Harmony with Deer, Raccoons, Rabbits, Crows, and Other Pesky Creatures by Gene Logsdon
Crafts, Arts and Crafts, Fine Arts, Creativity
Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person
by Mary C. Richards
Flowers, Wildflowers, Annuals, Blossoms
Annuals for Washington and Oregon by Alison Beck
Black Turkish Somniferum Poppy 200 Seeds - Papaver
Bloom by Ron van Dongen
Botanica by Harold Schatz
Daffodils for North American Gardens (Gardening Flowers) by Becky Heath.
Designer Plant Combinations: 105 Stunning Gardens Using Six Plants or Fewer by Scott Calhoun
50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants by Tracy DiSabato Aust
Flower by Christopher Beane
Flowers and Fables: A Welsh Herbal by Jocelyne Lawton
The Flower Gardener's Bible: Time-Tested Techniques, Creative Designs, and Perfect Plants for Colorful Gardens by Lewis and Nancy Hill.
The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom: 576 annuals, perennials, and bulbs in full color (Potting-Bench Reference Books) by Eileen Powell
Gardening with Tulips by Michael King
Grasses: Versatile Partners for Uncommon Garden Design Nancy J. Ondra
Growing Hardy Orchids by John Tullock
Hollyhocks and Honeybees: Garden Projects for Young Children by Sara Starbuck
The Infinite Rose by Harold Feinstein
The Infinite Tulip by Harold Feinstein
Intimacy: The Sensual Essence of Flowers by Joyce Tenneson
Month by Month Gardening in Washington & Oregon: What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year by Mary Robson
One Hundred Flowers by Harold Feinstein
100 Organic White Afgan Poppy Seeds Papaver Somniferum
1000 Poppy Flower Seeds. Papaver somniferum. Giganteum Poppies
Opium for the Masses: Harvesting Nature's Best Pain Medication (Feral House) by Jim Hogshire
Opium Poppy Garden The Way of a Chinese Grower by William Griffith
Orchidelirium by Harold Feinstein
The Perennial Care Manual: A Plant-by-Plant Guide: What to Do and When to Do It by Nancy J. Ondra
Perennial Combinations: Stunning Combinations That Make Your Garden Look Fantastic Right from the Start (Rodale Garden Book) by C. Colston Burrell
Perennials for Every Purpose: Choose the Right Plants for Your Conditions, Your Garden, and Your Taste (Rodale Organic Gardening Books) by Larry Hodgson
Roses Love Garlic: Companion Planting and Other Secrets of Flowers by Louise Riotte
Spring Bulbs: Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths by Geoff Stebbings
Tulip Anthology by Ron van Dongen
Washington & Oregon Gardener's Guide: Proven Plants for Inspired Gardens by Debra Prinzing
The Wild Garden: Expanded Edition by William Robinson
Gardening, Gardens
All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space!
by
Mel Bartholomew
The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants by Barbara Pleasant
Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long by Eliot Coleman
Holy Shit: Managing Manure To Save Mankind by Gene Logsdon
How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants that Purify Your Home or Office by B. C. Wolverton
Indoor Plants: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Houseplants by Grahame Clarke
The Indoor Plant Bible: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Indoor, Greenhouse, and Patio Plants by Dorte Nielson
Outside the Not So Big House: Creating the Landscape of Home (Susanka) by Julie Moir Messervy and Sarah Susanka
The Resilient Gardener: Food Production and Self-Reliance in Uncertain Times by Carol Deppe
Seed to Seed: Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners by Susanne Ashworth and Kent Whealy
Western Garden Book: More than 8,000 Plants - The Right Plants for Your Climate Over 8,000 plants described.
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible (10th Anniversary Edition) by Edward C. Smith
The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers by Edward C. Smith
Healing, Self-Help, Self-Healing
Common Herbs for Natural Health (Herbals of Our Foremothers) by Juliette de Bairacli
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments by Andrew Chevallier
The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism by David Hoffmann
Lifestyle Advice for Wise Persons compiled by Mike Garofalo. Wisdom from around the world.
Native Wisdom: Seven Keys to Health & Happiness by Kenneth S. Cohen
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing by Kenneth S. Cohen
Herbs, Culinary Herbs, Medicinal Herbs
Burpee : The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener : A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically by Karan Davis Cutler
Common Herbs for Natural Health (Herbals of Our Foremothers) by Juliette de Bairacli
The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat by Juliette de Baiarcli
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Cunningham's Encyclopedia Series) by Scott Cunningham
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments by Andrew Chevallier
From Earth to Herbalist: An Earth-Conscious Guide to Medicinal Plants by Gregory L. Tilford
Growing & Using Herbs Successfully (Garden Way Book) by Betty E.M. Jacobs
Growing 101 Herbs That Heal: Gardening Techniques, Recipes, and Remedies by Tammi Hartung
Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) by Susun S. Weed
Hempz Herbal Moisturizer, 17-Fluid Ounce (500 ml)
Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria by Stephen Harrod Buhner
The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism by David Hoffmann
Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar
The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual by James Green
Herbal Prescriptions after 50: Everything You Need to Know to Maintain Vibrant Health by David Hoffmann FNIMH AHG
The Herb Book: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to More Than 500 Herbs by John Lust
The Herb Gardener: A Guide for All Seasons by Susan McClure
Herbs & Spices: The cook's reference by Jill Norman
Herbs: Cultivation and Usage by John and Rosemary Hemphill
How to Grow Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing 18 Essential Culinary Herbs, with Step-by-Step Techniques and 200 Colour Photographs by Richard Bird
Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family by Rosemary Gladstar
Jude's Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care Secrets (Living With Nature Series)
by Jude C. Todd
Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffmann
The Northwest Herb Lover's Handbook: A Guide to Growing Herbs for Cooking, Crafts, and Home Remedies by Mary Preus
Planting the Future: Saving Our Medicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs Edited by Claire Kowalchik
Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, Crafts, Companion Planting and More by Miranda Smith
Home, House, Apartment, Dwelling
The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual: Essential Gardening Know-How for Keeping (Not Killing) More Than 160 Indoor Plants
by Barbara Pleasant
Fresh Air: 50 Ways to Experience the Best Things about Country Life Wherever You Live!
Garden Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide by David Stiles
Getting Back into Place, Second Edition: Toward a Renewed Understanding of the Place-World (Studies in Continental Thought) by Edward Casey
Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being by Ester M. Sternberg
Home: A Short History of an Idea by Witold Rybczynski
House As a Mirror of Self: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home by Clare Cooper Marcus
How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants that Purify Your Home or Office
Indoor Plants: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Houseplants by Grahame Clarke
Outside the Not So Big House: Creating the Landscape of Home by Julie Moir Messervy and Sarah Susanka
Paths of Desire: The Passions of a Suburban Gardener by Dominique Browning
The Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard
The Power of Place: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions by Winnifred Gallagher
Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life by Winnifred Gallagher
Rustic Retreats: A Build-It-Yourself Guide by David and Jeanie Stiles
Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience by Yi-Fu Tuan
Western Garden Book: More than 8,000 Plants - The Right Plants for Your Climate Essential reference resource for all gardeners in the United States.
Sweeping Changes: Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday Tasks by Gary Thorp
Workshops You Can Build by David Stiles
Poetry
Classical Chinese Poetry: An Anthology
Classical Chinese Poetry: An Anthology
by David Hinton
How to Read Chinese Poetry: A Guided Anthology by Zong-Qi Cai
The Anchor Book of Chinese Poetry: From Ancient to Contemporary, The Full 3000-Year Tradition edited by Tony Barnstone and Chou Ping
Sacred Gardens, Contemplative Gardens, Sacred Spaces
The Findhorn Garden: Pioneering a New Vision of Man and Nature in Cooperation
by
the Findhorn Community
Feng Shui Garden Design: Creating Serenity by Antonia Beattie
Infinite Spaces: The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden by Julie Messervy
Home Outside: Creating the Landscape You Love by Julie Messervy
The Inward Garden: Creating a Place of Beauty and Meaning by Julie Messervy
Landscape as Spirit: Creating a Contemplative Garden by Martin Hakubai Mosko
All About Creating Japanese Gardens by Ortho
The Medicine Wheel Garden: Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, and Tranquillity by E. Barrie Kavasch
Spiritual Gardening: Creating Sacred Space Outdoors by Peg Streep
Sacred Circle Garden by Karen and Mike Garofalo
Sacred Gardens by Michel and Judy Marcellot
Spiritual Gardening: Creating Sacred Space Outdoors by Peg Streep
Seasons and Months
Ancient Ways by Pauline Campanelli. Wonderful folk celebrations for all the seasons.
Celebrate the Earth: A Year of Holidays by Laurie Cabot and Jean Mills.
Celebrating the Seasons of Life: Beltane to Mabon by Ashleen O'Gaea. A good study of four spring and summer celebrations that is rich in details and ideas.
Complete Seasons Cookbook by Joanne Weir
Creating Circles & Ceremonies: Rituals for All Seasons And Reasons by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart. This is a valuable collection of information, poetry, rituals, songs, and craft activities for seasonal celebrations.
Earth Bound: Daily Meditations for All Seasons by Brian Nelson
Exploring the Northern Tradition by Galina Drasskova Seasonal celebrations from the Northern European folk traditions.
The Green Man (Personification of the Powers of Spring and Summer): Lore, Quotes, Bibliography, Customs
Holidays and Holy Nights: Celebrating Twelve Seasonal Festivals of the Christian Year by Christopher Hill
In Nature's Honor: Myths And Rituals Celebrating The Earth by Patricia Montley
Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac: A Do-it-Yourself Guide for Health & Natural Living Annual Editions
Llewellyn's Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Annual Editions
Llewellyn's Sabbats Almanac Annual Editions
The Magickal Year: A Pagan Perspective On the Natural World by Diana Ferguson
Months of the Year Quotes, Poems, Sayings, Lore, Gardening Chores
Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith. A wonderful collection of thoughtful prayers and reflections.
Reasons for the Seasons: Origins of the Christian Holidays by Jason Hunt
Sabbats: A New Approach to Living the Old Ways by Edain McCoy. Practical suggestions for seasonal holiday celebrations.
Sacred Fire, Holy Well: A Druid's Grimoire by Ian Corrigan. Thoughtful poems and rituals for seasonal holidays by a true Druid Bard.
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess by Starhawk
Walkers Between the Worlds: The Western Mysteries from Shaman to Magus by Caitlin Matthews
Wheel of the Year: Living the Magical Life by Pauline Campanelli. Excellent ideas for seasonal crafts.
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Wisdom of the Elements: The Sacred Wheel of Earth, Air, Fire and Water by Margie McArthur
Simplicity
Choosing Simplicity: Real People Finding Peace and Fulfillment in a Complex World
by Linda Breen Pierce
The Happy Minimalist: Financial independence, Good health, and a Better Planet by Peter Lawrence
Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life by Francine Jay
Less is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, a Caring Economy and Lasting Happiness by Cecile Andrews
Limits to Growth: The 30-Year Update by Donella H. Meadows
Simple Living: The Path to Joy and Freedom by Jose Hobday
The Simple Living Guide: A Sourcebook for Less Stressful, More Joyful Living by Janet Luhrs
Small Is Beautiful: Economics As If People Mattered by E.F. Schumacher
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp
Voluntary Simplicity: Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich by Duane Elgin
Spirituality in Everyday Life and the Gardening Arts
The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living
by the Dali Lama
Chop Wood, Carry Water by Rick Fields
Dharmapada Sutra by the Buddha
The Druidry Handbook: Spiritual Practice Rooted in the Living Earth by John Michael Greer
A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year by Ellen Evert Hopman
From the Ground Up: The Story of a First Garden by Amy Stewart
Gardening at the Dragon's Gate: At Work in the Wild and Cultivated World by Wendy Johnson. A wise woman in touch with Earth and Mind.
The Gentle Path of Spiritual Progress by Hua-Ching Ni
Heart of Yoga: The Sacred Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism by Karuna Erickson
Humanistic Buddhism: A Blueprint for Life by Master Hsing Yun
Instructions to the Cook: A Zen Master's Lessons in Living a Life That Matters by Bernard Glassman and Rick Fields
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu, 500 BCE.
Lifestyle Advice for Wise Persons compiled by Mike Garofalo, 2011.
Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are by Ann Voskamp
Original Blessing: A Primer in Creation Spirituality by Matthew Fox
A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chogyam Trungpa
The Solitary Druid: A Practitioner's Guide by Robert Lee Skip Ellison
Sweeping Changes: Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday Tasks by Gary Thorp
Time and the Art of Living by Robert Grudin
The Tao of Daily Life by Derek Lin
Taoism, Tao Te Ching
The Whole Heart of Tao by John Bright-Fey
Dao De Jing: A Philosophical Translation by Roger Ames and David Hall
Tao Te Ching: The Classic Book of Integrity and the Way by Victor Mair
Lao Tzu: Te-Tao Ching - A New Translation Based on the Recently Discovered Ma-wang-tui Texts by Robert Henricks
Lao-tzu's Taoteching: with Selected Commentaries of the Past 2000 Years by Bill Porter
Tao Te Ching: A New English Version by Stephen Mitchell
Taoism: An Essential Guide by Eva Wong
Trees
America's Famous and Historic Trees: From George Washington's Tulip Poplar to Elvis Presley's Pin Oak
by Jeffery G. Meyer and Sharon Linnea
Ancient Trees: Trees That Live For 1,000 Years by Anna Lewington
The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden by Stella Otto
Japanese Maples: Momiji and Keade Japanese Maples: Momiji and Keade by J. D. Vertrees and Peter Gregory
The Life & Love of Trees by Lewis Blackwell
Lives of the Trees: An Uncommon History by Diana Wells
Oaks of North America by Howard A. Miller, Samuel H. Lamb
Western Garden Book Over 8,000 plants described. Essential reference resource for all gardeners in the United States.
Wilderness and Spirituality
Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery
by Mark
Coleman
Earth's Echo: Sacred Encounters With Nature by Robert M. Hamma
Of Earth and Sky: Spiritual Lessons from Nature by Thomas BecknellNature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented World by Bill Plotkin
Inserts for Months
Backyard Bird Secrets for Every Season: Attract a Variety of Nesting, Feeding, and Singing Birds Year-Round by Sally Roth
In Nature's Honor: Myths And Rituals Celebrating The Earth by Patricia Montley. Respectful and engaging review.
Original Blessing: A Primer in Creation Spirituality by Matthew Fox. Uplifting message on the creative power of the Divine.
The Medicine Wheel Garden: Creating Sacred Space for Healing, Celebration, and Tranquility by E. Barrie Kavasch
Reasons for the Seasons: Origins of the Christian Holidays by Jason Hunt
Celebrate the Earth: A Year of Holidays by Laurie Cabot
Less is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, a Caring Economy and Lasting Happiness by Cecile Andrews
Complete Seasons Cookbook by Joanne Weir. Delicious recipes and party ideas for seasonal celebrations.
Paths in the Valley Blog Follow the seasons in the California garden of Karen and Mike - with poetry, notes, resources, links, and photos.
Creating Circles & Ceremonies: Rituals for All Seasons And Reasons by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart. This is a valuable collection of information, poetry, rituals, songs, and craft activities for seasonal celebrations.
Celebrating the Seasons of Life by Ashleen O'Gaea. A good study of four spring and summer celebrations that is rich with details and ideas.
Months of the Year: Quotes, Poems, Sayings, Lore, Celebrations, Gardening Chores. The Best on the Web!
Sabbats: A New Approach to Living the Old Ways by Edain McCoy. Practical suggestions for seasonal holiday celebrations.
Earth Bound: Daily Meditations for All Seasons by Brian Nelson
Llewellyn's Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Detailed annual calendar and engaging short essays.
Paths in the Valley Blog Follow the seasons in the California garden of Karen and Mike - with poetry, notes, resources, links, and photos.
Lifestyle Advice for Wise Persons compiled by Mike Garofalo. Wisdom for living from around the world.
Tao Te Ching: The Classic Book of Integrity and the Way by Victor Mair
Holidays and Holy Nights: Celebrating Twelve Seasonal Festivals of the Christian Year by Christopher Hill
Sacred Fire, Holy Well: A Druid's Grimoire by Ian Corrigan. Thoughtful poems and rituals for seasonal holidays by a lively and wise Bard.
Time and the Art of Living by Robert Grudin. An inspiring study of the meaning of time in our lives.
Sweeping Changes: Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday Tasks by Gary Thorp. Daily tasks and their spiritual significance.
House As a Mirror of Self: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home by Clare Cooper Marcus
The Indoor Plant Bible: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Caring for Indoor, Greenhouse, and Patio Plants by Dorte Nielson
The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible: The A-to-Z Guide To Feeders, Seed Mixes, Projects, And Treats by Sally Roth
Months of the Year: Quotes, Poems, Sayings, Lore, Celebrations, Gardening Chores. The Best on the Web!
Paths in the Valley Blog Follow the seasons in the California garden of Karen and Mike - with poetry, notes, resources, links, and photos.
Of Earth and Sky: Spiritual Lessons from Nature by Thomas Becknell
Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, Crafts, Companion Planting and More by Miranda Smith
Walkers Between the Worlds: The Western Mysteries from Shaman to Magus by Caitlin Matthews. A through introduction with detailed exercises for cultivating mystical and magickal consciousness in daily life.
Exploring the Northern Tradition by Galina Drasskova Seasonal celebrations from the Germanic and Northern European folk traditions.
The Green Man (Personification of the Powers of Spring and Summer): Lore, Quotes, Bibliography, Customs, Poetry.
The Backyard Orchardist: A Complete Guide to Growing Fruit Trees in the Home Garden by Stella Otto
Heart of Yoga: The Sacred Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism by Karuna Erickson
Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery by Mark Coleman
Months of the Year: Quotes, Poems, Sayings, Lore, Celebrations, Gardening Chores. The Best on the Web!
The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Goddess by Starhawk. A Classic!
Gardening at the Dragon's Gate: At Work in the Wild and Cultivated World by Wendy Johnson. A wise woman in touch with Earth and Mind.
New Titles to Add
Gardening by Heart: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Garden. By Joyce McGreevy. Sierra Club Books,
Breath
from Elsewhere: Musings on Gardens. By Mirabel Osler.
Arcade Publishing, 1999.
224 pages. ISBN: 1559704543.
Digging
Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots Through Gardening.
By Fran Sorin. Warner Books, 2004. 224 pages. ISBN: 0446531669.
The Once and
Future Gardener. Garden Writing from the Golden Age of Magazines,
1900-1940. Edited and
with an introduction by Virginia Tuttle Clayton.
Jaffrey, New Hampshire, David R. Godine, 2000. Bibliography,
index, 312
pages. ISBN: 1567921027.
A Path in the
Garden. By Christopher Herod. Watercolor illustrations by
Ruth Yarrow. Katsura Press,
2000. 100 pages.
Plants of Love :
Aphrodisiacs in Myth, History, and the Present. By Christian
Ratsch. Ten Speed
Press, 1997.
208 pages. ISBN: 0898159288.
The
Sacred Garden: Soil for Growing the Soul. By Patricia R.
Barrett. Morehouse Publishing Company, 2000.
144 pages.
ISBN: 0819218316.
Sleeping
with a Sunflower: A Treasury of Old-Time Gardening Lore.
By Louise Riotte. Edited by Deborah
Burns. Storey Books, 1995.
224 pages. ISBN: 0882665022.
Spiritual
Gardening. By Peg Streep. Photographs by John Glover.
Time Life, 2000. 192 pages.
ISBN: 0737000600.
The Spirituality of Gardening. By Donna Sinclair. Kelowna,
BC, Canada, Northstone Publishing, Wood Lake Book, 2005. Bibliography, 159
pages. ISBN: 1896836747. MGC. Themes treated include:
connections, balance, memory, healing, hope, spiritual practice, and
resistance. This book includes substantial portions, with my permission,
of my History of Gardening
Timeline.
Tending
the Earth, Mending the Spirit; The Healing Gifts of Gardening.
By Connie Goldman and
Richard Mahler.
Hazelden Information Education, 2000. 240 pages. ISBN: 1568383622.
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