Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Luna,
Bianca, and Billy can't figure out why the sad old man is always so down, but when they accidentally discover an overgrown yard, they bring together the neighborhood in a project to transform the plot of land into a community garden and uncover a story that helps them see the old man in a whole new
light.
Luna,
Bianca, and Billy set to work pulling weeds, turning soil, spreading manure and creating garden beds with the help of Amy the gardener. After a few weeks of hard work, the yard is transformed into a sustainable community garden, growing vegetables, herbs and anything else the volunteers desire. Just when the children are starting to see the results of all their hard work, they learn that the owner of the land is none other than the sad old man...and he has plans to sell it. Will this be the end of their secret garden?
With detailed and instructive text from journalist and beekeeper Lina Laurent, and playful and lively illustrations from Maija Hurme, Secret Gardeners will make a great introduction to gardening for young readers. The children learn about plant lifecycles, biowaste and composting, beehives, and other botanical topics that can be put to use in a home and classroom setting.
Synopsis
A big,
beautiful guide to sustainable community gardening. When three children stumble
into an overgrown city yard, they end up elbows-deep in an urban gardening
project that replenishes the earth and unites a community.With the
mentorship of Amy, a neighbor who is well-versed in no-dig gardening, Luna,
Bianca, and Billy set to work chopping weeds, mixing manure, and spreading
mulch. After a few weeks of hard work, the yard is transformed into a sustainable
community garden, and more and more people are showing up to grow herbs,
mushrooms, vegetables, and fruit. Just when everyone is beginning to harvest
their hard-earned local food, they learn that the property is going to be
cleared for a parking lot. Will this be the end of their secret garden? Or can the
children's will to rally the neighborhood save the day?
In Secret
Gardeners, journalist and beekeeper Lina Laurent collaborates with author
and illustrator Maija Hurme to tell a story of community solidarity and
ecological stewardship. Woven among the dreamlike illustrations are informative
notes about soil life, composting, seed starting, beekeeping, wild pollinators,
and more. An exquisite blend of fiction and nonfiction that will equip readers
with all the information and inspiration they need to begin their own no-dig
garden...and maybe even their own community project.
Synopsis
When three children stumble into an overgrown city yard, they end up elbows-deep in an urban gardening project that replenishes the earth and unites a community.With the mentorship of Amy, a neighbor who is well-versed in no-dig gardening, Luna, Bianca, and Billy set to work mixing manure, spreading mulch, and sowing seeds. After a few weeks of hard work, the yard is transformed into a sustainable community garden, and more and more people are showing up to grow herbs, mushrooms, vegetables, and fruit. Just when everyone is beginning to harvest their hard-earned local food, they learn that the property is going to be cleared for a parking lot. Will this be the end of their secret garden? Or can the children rally their community to save the day?
In
Secret Gardeners, journalist and beekeeper Lina Laurent collaborates with author and illustrator Maija Hurme to tell a story of community solidarity and ecological stewardship. Woven among the dreamlike illustrations are informative notes about soil life, composting, seed starting, beekeeping, wild pollinators, and more. An exquisite blend of fiction and nonfiction that will equip readers with all the information and inspiration they need to begin their own no-dig garden...and maybe even their own community project.