The joy and wonder of a garden-inspired lifestyle is captured in this colorfully photographed, through-the-seasons sourcebook filled with recipes, gardening wisdom, craft and wellness projects, and nature-based activities.

Each season in the garden brings new joy and fresh inspiration for connecting with the wonders of the natural world. In The Garden Maker's Book of Wonder, popular gardening lifestyle influencer Allison Vallin Kostovick (Finch + Folly) invites fans of cottagecore, gardening, and nature-based living to share her journey as she crafts, cooks, dreams, and creates. Drawing on decades of gardening experience, and illustrated with vibrant photography from her own home and garden, The Garden Maker's Book of Wonder offers sage advice on growing bountiful harvests of favorite vegetables, herbs, and flowers. All levels of gardeners, from dreamers to the experienced, will delight in the variety and creativity of Kostovick's projects, activities, and recipes for enjoying the magic and whimsy of the natural world—no matter what season. From planting a pollinator playground to building a rustic trellis from tree branches, cooking with freshly picked peas and mint to making a sweet viola tub soak, and growing a bird seed mix to crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry beads from the husks of the Job's Tears plant, the inventive ideas in this rich treasury are sure to make it a favorite to keep and to give to anyone who aspires to a more nature-connected lifestyle.

Allison Vallin Kostovick is a longtime gardener and the creator of Finch + Folly, a popular educational website and related Instagram account filled with advice and articles for gardeners of all skill levels. Her gardens have been featured in Fine Gardening. When she’s not in the garden, she works as the art director for the Farmer’s Almanac. She has also been the art director for L.L. Bean, Tom’s of Maine, Stonewall Kitchen, and Thos. Moser. Kostovick lives in New Gloucester, Maine, with her husband and children. You can find her online at finchandfolly.com.

Introduction: Growing Everyday Magic

Spring: A Time to Sow
Growing Your World
Spring Thoughts for a New Growing Season
Be a Pollinator's Pal
A Pollinator Playground
Garden Volunteers
Planting to Phenology
Tips for Germinating Seeds
Thinning Seedlings, Even If You Don't Want To
Pointers for Potting Up
Easing Seedlings into the Garden
Garden Architecture
Varieties Matter
Good Plants for the Shade
Explore & Experiment
Vegetables
Peas
Favas
Radishes
Lettuce
Herbs and Flowers
Herbs: The Possibilities are Endless
Chives
Lemon Balm
Chamomile
Viola
Cornflowers
Poppies
Phlox
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Peas
Snapdragons
Edible Flowers: Love at First Bite
Violets
Recipes
Crispy Mint & Peas
Grilled Broad Beans
Herbal Vinaigrettes
Chive Blossom Vinegar
Sun Tea
Brew a Perfect Cup of Chamomile
Edible Flowers & Herb Compound Butter
Violet Syrup
Body Care Formulas
Herbal Hair Rinse
Spring Floral Dusting Powder
Sweet Viola Tub Soak
Make Your Own Herbal Facial Steam
Violet Skin Soother
Crafts and Projects
Grow Your Own Jewelry
Bird Friends
Protecting Your Chickens from Predators
Grow Your Own Birdseed
Foraging
Foraging from Nature's Spring Garden
Cultivating Wildness: Pruning Wild Berries

Summer: A Time to Do
Growing Your World
Grow with the Flow
Growing a Balanced Garden
Meander Mindfully & Involve All the Senses
Plant a Pollinator's Paradise
Companion Planting
Battling Garden Pests & Disease
Keeping a Garden Journal
Vegetables
Beans
Soybeans
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Carrots
Cucumbers
Herbs and Flowers
Basil
Lavender
Dill
Lemon Verbena
Mint
Thyme
Favorite Summer Flowers
Recipes
Dilly Beans
Summer Squash, Jalapeno & Feta Fritters
Refrigerator Pickles
Herb Pasta Dough
Lemon Verbena Granita
Lemon Verbena--Infused Honey
Mint Sugar
Mint Extract
Body Care Formulas
Basil Insect Repellant
Lavender-Thyme Tub Tea
Mint Sunburn Soother
Mint-Rosemary Cleansing Grains
Thyme--Apple Cider Vinegar Toner
Elderflower & Rose Milk Bath
Rose Water
Crafts and Projects
Make a Bug Hotel
Mason Bee Nesting House
Nettle Tea Garden Fertilizer
Bird Friends
Herbs for Chickens in & out of the Coop
Foraging
Foraging from Nature's Summer Garden
Elderflowers
Nettles
Roses

Autumn: A Time to Reflect
Growing Your World
Garden Cleanup
To Till or Not to Till
Hugel Beds
Soil Microbiomes & the Soul
Reflections at the End of the Season
Gardening in Stolen Moments
Vegetables
Garlic
Tomatoes
Peppers
Onions & Leeks
Herbs and Flowers
Favorite Autumn Herbs
Calendula
Oregano
Favorite Autumn Flowers
Everlasting Flower Love
Recipes
Garlic Soup
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic Oil
Thick, RIch, Roasted Tomato Sauce
Pickled Jalapenos
Pan-Seared Shishitos
Spicy Hot Lemon Sipper
Rosemary-Lemon Salt
Body Care Formulas
Calendula-Infused Oil
Calendula Salve
Crafts and Projects
Make Your Own Suet
Magic Garden Spray
How to Dry & Store Herbs
How to Dry Flowers
A Botanical Wreath
How to Collect & Store Seed
Acorn Ornaments
Pinecone Bird Feeder
Bird Friends
Birds in Need
Fabulous Garden Cleanup Helpers
Foraging
Foraging from Nature's Autumn Garden
Collecting & Preserving Pinecones & Acorns
Road-Tripping for Winterberries

Winter: A Time to Rest
Growing Your World
Overwintering Indoors
The Best Time to Propagate Houseplants
Are Fungus Gnats Lurking in Your Potting Mix?
Dream Green: Soak In the Joy of Garden Planning
Ordering Seeds
Seed-Starting Dates: Timing Is Everything
Sow Indoors or Out
Sow Those Seeds!
Seed Viability
Setting Up Your Grow Station
Milk Jug Winter Sowing
Vegetables
Pumpkins, Winter Squash & Gourds
Dried Beans
Kale & Friends: The Brassica Family
Herbs
Winter Savory
Tarragon
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Recipes
Pumpkin--Chocolate Chip Muffins
Maple Baked Beans
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tarragon Vinegar
Chimichurri Sauce
Parsley-Walnut Pesto
Sage Sore Throat Soother
Sage Tea
Homemade Maple Sugar
Maple-Glazed Walnuts
Maple Granola
Hot Switchel
Body Care Formulas
Parsley Facial Toner
Glossy Locks Rosemary Hair Rinse
Rosemary & Mint Hair Oil
Sage & Lemon Balm Body Polish
Refreshening Pine Toner
Crafts and Projects
Milk Jug Mini Greenhouses
A Birch Bark Garland
A Citrus Garland
Bird Friends
A Winter-Weather Treat for Chickens
Foraging
The Joys of Maple Syrup Season
Foraging from Nature's Winter Garden

Resources
Index

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