The Purposeful Gardener - by Tasha Medve (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Grow more food, more flowers, and more joy--right from your backyard.

Step into your backyard and harvest dinner from a space that's as productive as it is beautiful. The Purposeful Gardener is your complete guide to transforming an outdoor area into a thriving food oasis using raised beds, vertical growing, and companion planting techniques.

Through her blog and online community, @ThePurposefulYou, Tasha Medve has taught and inspired thousands of gardeners around the world to grow more food and maximize their space with ease. In this book, she shares all of her best tips and tricks to help you create a garden that works hard and feels like home.

Discover Tasha's proven techniques to double your harvests, reduce pests and disease, and bring structure and intention to your garden design. Inside are exclusive DIY plans for her famous Wall of Peas and Pumpkin Arch, sample garden bed templates, succession planting tips, companion planting guides(including pollinator-friendly natives), and space-saving secrets that come from breaking outdated spacing rules.

Whether you're working with a small side yard or a full backyard, this book is your key to creating a more bountiful, beautiful food haven at home that will feed your family, nourish your soul, and bloom with beauty.

Review Quotes

"The art of growing food thrives on equal parts knowledge and the motivation to keep going. Tasha has perfected both in her work and now in this beautiful book, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration."
--Christian Douglas, author of The Food Forward Garden

"What makes Tasha's book stand out is the way she blends purpose and know-how. It's not just about gardening, it's about finding your 'why.'"
--Annette Thurmon, author of Simple Country Living

"The Purposeful Gardener is your complete guide to designing a beautiful, functional garden and growing your own vegetables. Tasha's enthusiasm and sound guidance will inspire you to dig in and grow something amazing."
--Rosie Daykin, author of The Side Gardener

About the Author

Tasha Medve is a gardener and the founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Purposeful You, where she shares tips and tricks on all things gardening, sustainable living, and wellness. Tasha's garden was featured by the magazine In Her Garden, and she is a writer for EcoParent. She resides in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband and children.