Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes
"Little Yellow Pear Tomatoes", by Demian Elaine Yumei, captures the early wonder children find in the the garden. The book follows a little girl as she discovers all the "not-a-tomato things" that are...
Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice by Mechthild Scheffer
Bach flower therapy delves deep into the personality associated with each of the 38 flower essences created and developed by Dr. Edward Bach, a British bacteriologist. Yes, that is a word.
To define:...
My Lunch with Joe Vitale
Okay, so I haven't yet had lunch with Joe Vitale. But, I want to sit and have lunch with him. Truly I do. If he phoned me tomorrow and said, "Tori, let's do lunch.", I would get on a plane and fly there,...
Sacred Land
Being an author myself, I love writers. I love artists in general, but when a writer pours their heart and soul into a book, I'm humbled. Clea Danaan has done just that in her astoundingly rich book,...
Calling in "The One": 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life
Katherine Woodward Thomas is a friend of mine. This makes this book review more satisfying and at the same time offers a window into the woman behind the book. I've seen Katherine at various stages of...
The Language of Flowers
This book was one of my original inspirations for Blessed Gardens. A few years ago, I had the privilege of meeting a few of the staff from Ryland, Peters & Small--the publishers of this book. I loved...
Creating a Garden Design You Love
Book Review
The Way We Garden Now
By Katherine Whiteside
Did you ever really sit down and create a garden design that inspired you? Okay, I admit I hired someone to do the first plans for my home...
Herbs: Partners in Life
Adele Dawson's "Herbs: Partners in Life" is a great garden companion. There is much detail on the art of gardening, cooking, and healing with wild plants. It serves itself up as a great read and a source...
Lawn Geeks R Us
Book Review
Lawn Geek
By Trey Rogers
If you seek lawn advice, then you need Lawn Geek. From the basics to a crisis, which every lawn apparently has, Rogers' writing has a serious levity to it. Filled...
