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Classics Reimagined: The Grace of Wild Things and Moongarden

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Katy K.

Anne of Green Gables and The Secret Garden were two books that I read and reread more times than I could count as a child. I was very happy to see these two fantasy retellings in my Cybils nominations pile … Continue reading →

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The Girl and the Witch’s Garden and Catalyst

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two new middle grade fantasies that appear light on the surface, but address serious issues underneath – The Girl and the Witch’s Garden by Erin Bowman and Catalyst by Sarah Beth Durst. Continue reading →

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Handmade Garden Projects

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Katy K.

Handmade Garden Projects by Lorene Edwards Forkner Forkner, a former nursery owner and avid gardener, has filled up a book with garden projects for people with not much money and a little more time. The projects are divided by their … Continue reading →

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100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for American Gardens in Temperate Zones

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Katy K.

Thanks to my love for this beautiful library present! 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for American Gardens in Temperate Zones by Lorraine Johnson So here is the truth: Intellectually, I am all about planting native plants in my garden. The benefits … Continue reading →

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Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Katy K.

Last in the series… and now Lightening Bolt says he really wants a window box. I think we can handle that. Amusingly, he also goes from hating the idea of a sunflower house to loving it, after I remind him … Continue reading →

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Gardening with Children

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Katy K.

Gardening with Children by Beth Richardson. Photographs by Lynn Karlin Away from the landscaping, and on to actual gardening techniques with children. Richardson was most specifically concerned with being able to involve her children with the family vegetable garden. This … Continue reading →

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A Child’s Garden

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Katy K.

Entry two in the Spring 2010 Gardening Book Binge A Child’s Garden by Molly DannenmaierThis is another child-oriented landscaping book, one that I would put more on the inspirational than the practical side. They talk about different features that children … Continue reading →

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Great Gardens for Kids

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Katy K.

More coordinated gardeners might start looking at books and catalogs in February, but not me. This year I’m thinking about trying to involve Lightening Bolt, who wants sunflowers for their zombie-defeating powers and, above all, a small pond with frogs … Continue reading →

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Protected: update from the trenches

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Katy K.

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Protected: Happy Birthday, Mommy!

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Katy K.

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