The hosts of the popular podcast and website, Spoken Garden, team up on this accessible reference text written for first time gardeners who may have felt too intimidated to seek out the information needed for a healthy and flourishing garden. Readers will receive guidance in assessing their growing conditions so as to choose the best flowers and plants, planting techniques, how to properly mulch garden beds, shrubs and trees, how to properly prune plants, how to control weeds without toxic chemicals, and how to identify and manage diseases and pests.(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)