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Book SynopsisHow to Become a Gardener guides readers on a life-changing path from food insecurity to the joys of making your own homegrown harvests.
Trade Review"...is a beautiful encapsulation of Thomas's love and appreciation for gardening that has everything you need to grow your own food and become the gardener you want to be."
* Washington Gardener Magazine *
“…grow an abundance of crops, including a variety of leafy greens, roots and tubers, and a whole host of fruits… With a garden, [the author] says, you’re not just cultivating a space – you’re cultivating yourself.” * Better Homes & Gardens *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Journey to Becoming a Gardener
CHAPTER 1 A GARDEN DEFINED
What Makes a Space a Garden?
CHAPTER 2 CREATING YOUR FOOD SECURITY
Gardens as a Resilient Intervention
CHAPTER 3 GETTING DOWN AND DIR TY
Starting Your Garden and Overcoming the Challenges
CHAPTER 4 SOWING GOOD SEED S
Evaluating Seed Options for Your Garden
CHAPTER 5 EMPOWERMENT THROUGH GROWING
Reclaiming Your Food Authority
CHAPTER 6 FREEDOM THROUGH FOOD
The Power of Homegrown Food for Holistic Wellness
CHAPTER 7 LESSONS LEARNED
Virtues Learned as a Gardener
CHAPTER 8 THE GARDEN GROWS YOU
Appreciating Your Gardening Evolution
REFERENCES
PHOTO CREDITS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INDEX
