Spring Gardening
Spring is here and it is time to plan and plant that garden you have always wanted. Do you need inspiration? Western Downs Libraries’ have shelves of books on all kinds of gardening from the indoors to the large gardens that attract birds.
Firstly, one of our favourite gardening books is From Seed to Bloom by Milli Proust. This book is an essential guide to growing and styling seasonal cut flowers. All you need is a packet of seeds to get started! Milli explains how to, and what to, grow for each season of the year in order to make the most of your garden.
Do you love wildlife in your garden? Birdscaping Australian Gardens by George Adams may be a great reference book to help you start the day listening to birdsong. The author helps you identify the most common garden birds. Learn you how to choose, grow and maintain the native plants that will attract them to your backyard. A must for every gardener.
Now, we just have to share a most wonderful book, produced by Alys Fowler – Plant Love. The book shows you how to care for your houseplants. This book beautiful to look at even if you don’t have green fingers. Alys states that everyone should own a houseplant and the she explains throughout the book what you need to feed your plants in order for them to thrive.
Lastly, Gardening for Everyone by Julia Watkins is great for every kind of gardener. Julia states that growing food in your garden (or even on a porch or windowsill) is one of the most simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient and connect with nature in a hands-on way.