Undeniably, humans and plants lives are interconnected. Here are some non-fiction titles diving into trees and plants and a couple of fiction titles around special gardens.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Blending indigenous wisdom with plant science proves not too challenging for Robin Wall Kimmerer. Her book is full of respect and reciprocity. Using her life experiences as a plant science teacher and her Potawatomi heritage, her unique outlook will have you looking at the world more closely. Also, if you enjoy this title, she recently released a new one called The Serviceberry.
Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
Humans and plants are so tightly connected. This book explores how humans' desire for each of the four plants—potatoes, marijuana, tulips, and potatoes—benefits from human tending.
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help you Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li
Learn how interconnected your happiness and health are to forests and trees. Enjoy the beautiful forest photography while you read. It's near impossible to not feel calm wash over you as you read and look through this title.
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
A young girl arrives in Australia; she was tucked away on a ship from England and adopted immediately by a dock worker. Her quest to understand her banishment leads her to a strange tale of friendship and an abandoned garden.
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
This book features a very special apple tree that is tended by a family in North Carolina. The generations of women embrace or shun the tree, but ultimately their abilities are connected to it.
