Your First Yard - by Amanda Thomsen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Amanda Thomsen dishes up serious advice with attitude in this comic-style introduction to the world of gardening.

Your First Yard is an irreverent, interactive guide to creating an outdoor space that captures your unique personality. Amanda Thomsen encourages you to forget the accepted "rules" and make your own landscaping choices, whether you want privacy hedges to block out those pesky neighbors, a compost pile for kitchen waste (and maybe dead bodies?), a scavenger-style patio for partying, or all of the above. Then play a round of Bad Landscaping Bingo, color in a gnome, or make a garden chore cootie catcher.

About the Author

Amanda Thomsen is a horticulturist, garden designer, and the author of Backyard Adventure. She is the founder of Aster Gardens, an indoor plant and garden boutique that specializes in fun, functional landscaping. She is also a regular contributor to Fine Gardening Magazine and Green Profit Magazine. Amanda lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and daughter. She can be found online at kissmyaster.com and on Instagram @KissMyAster and @Shop.Aster.Gardens.