Gardening & permaculture books are a great resource for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. They provide valuable information on topics such as plant selection, garden design, soil preparation, and pest control. Whether you are looking to start a new garden or improve an existing one, there are countless gardening books available that can help you achieve your goals.

Perhaps you want to learn how to garden sustainably. What is sustainable gardening? Whilst there’s no official definition, the ethos is to minimize humans’ impact on the earth. Sustainable gardening practices at home include avoid using chemicals in fertilisers and pest control, preserving natural resources, improving soil condition, planting natives, reducing your lawn area, lowering your need to water your garden and reducing waste whenever possible. The sustainable gardening ideas in these books will help you contribute to a happier, healthier planet.

Have you dreamt about growing your own food? Growing sustainable vegetables, fruits, and herbs is satisfying, easy, and you’ll end up with a bounty of delicious produce. Plus, growing some of your own food is an essential part of a sustainable lifestyle. I’ve found some great books which can inspire and guide you on growing your own food in backyards of every size.

If garden design is more your thing, please check out the books I’ve curated on books which are full to the brim of gorgeous and drool-worthy gardens.

I hope these gardening & permaculture books inspire you to get outside and get your hands dirty!