Bestselling author of Forcing, Etc. Katherine Whiteside offers 41 versatile projects to create great garden spaces anywhere. A proponent of getting out there, Whiteside guides readers through her mix-and-match garden projects--from the simple to the spectacular. With whimsical watercolors, fun and informative sidebars, and Whiteside's expert tips, The Way We Garden Now will bring out the gardener in everyone, inspiring readers to get out there, get moving, and get a garden growing! The first section of The Way We Garden Now will get you going on the path to happy gardening. These ten projects level the playing field between beginners and those who have already begun, but whether you are starting a garden from scratch or somewhere further along, this section forms the foundation for a pleasant on-going garden experience. And, to start you off on the right foot, here's a secret tip: ceaselessly fretting over having a perfect garden is not fun, but getting out there and accomplishing basic garden goals will always leave you happily fulfilled. If you do not yet have a garden, do not despair: every one of us has been in the same predicament you're in now. Whether it's a brand-new patch of bulldozed soil, or a rehab draped with years of weeds, or even a pristine but boring expanse of lawn, every beginner gardener asks the same question: Where in the heck do I start? This section solves that basic problem in ten easy, manageable projects that turn your yard into a working garden. If you already have a garden, then you know very well that gardening is a continuing process. You probably learned years ago that the best way to improve your garden is to read what works for other people and toconstantly apply that information to your own space. Even the most seasoned gardener can hit a glitch on the path to garden happiness. Some seasons my garden has gotten embarrassingly out of hand, but if I return to the basic tasks outlined in this section, I can whip everything back into shape without wasting too much time despairing over Where in the heck do I start? Because, yes, my friend, no matter where you are in gardening years, there will always be the need to pay your respects to the basic foundation skills. Here are the projects that will teach you, or remind you, how to build your happy garden.

Energizing, Inspiring, Edible, and Exciting: That’s what bestselling author Katherine Whiteside says gardening ought to be. Whether you have a half acre of land in the country or a tiny patch of grass in the city, whether you’re an experienced digger or you’ve never held a trowel, Whiteside offers forty-one versatile projects that will make anyone into a proud gardener.

In The Way We Garden Now, Whiteside, known as House Beautiful’s Garden Goddess, tackles every aspect of creating beautiful and personal gardens, from making a new bed to adding decorative details. Always down-to-earth, Whiteside believes that “fretting over having a perfect garden is not fun, but getting out there and accomplishing basic garden goals will always leave you happily fulfilled.” To that end, she shows how to create the garden that’s just right for you by mixing and matching projects according to your skill level, space limitations, climate, and even how much time you have. The Way We Garden Now is graced with whimsical watercolors, fun sidebars, and Whiteside’s expert tips. In five accessible sections, she teaches you how to:

-Get going with ten easy, manageable projects that will turn your yard into a garden while helping you master basic garden chores

-Surmount design dilemmas with solutions such

as hedges, paths, and patios

-Organize ornamentals—from containers to a

cutting garden

-Add edibles: Start a small salad garden that can evolve into an organic herb and vegetable potager

-Be a gardener for all seasons with summer bulbs, winter gardens, spring shows, and more...

With all the information about the supplies you’ll need, preparations to make, and even a helpful rating of how big an undertaking each project is, this is an indispensable book from a wise and witty mentor—a gardener who has been there and tried that.  

The bestselling author of "Forcing, Etc." offers 41 versatile projects to create great garden spaces anywhere. A proponent of "getting out there," Whiteside guides readers through her mix-and-match garden projects--from the simple to the spectacular.

Katherine Whiteside is the bestselling author of Forcing, Etc. One of the most renowned

gardening writers, she has worked as a consultant for companies such as Smith and Hawken, Land Rover North America, and Bath and Body Works.