Kendra Wilson’s Garden for the Senses is a comprehensive guide to creating your own garden sanctuary. Topics covered include choosing plants that support mental and emotional health, designing a space that inspires relaxation and joy, incorporating personal touches into your garden, and using gardening as a form of meditation. With advice for every type of gardener – from beginner to expert – Garden for the Senses offers everything you need to create a backyard oasis that nurtures body, mind, and spirit.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who wants to create a garden sanctuary that nurtures body, mind and spirit. Written by Kendra Wilson, an expert gardener with over 20 years of experience, this comprehensive guide offers everything you need to know about designing and creating your own backyard oasis.
Pros :
- This book is a comprehensive guide to creating your own garden sanctuary.
- The author offers advice for every type of gardener
- from beginner to expert.
- This book provides everything you need to create a backyard oasis that nurtures body, mind, and spirit.
Cons :
- The book is a little dry
- The author spends too much time talking about the benefits of gardening and not enough on how to actually garden
- Most of the plants recommended are difficult to find or hard to grow
Learn more about the author
Kendra Wilson is a garden designer, horticultural therapist, and mindfulness teacher. She has been creating gardens for over 25 years and specializes in providing healing spaces for people of all ages. Kendra’s work has been featured in magazines such as Sunset, Horticulture, Canadian Gardening, and The Boston Globe.
Reader Reviews
“Kendra Wilson’s Garden for the Senses is a comprehensive guide to creating your own garden sanctuary. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to create their own peaceful outdoor space, regardless of experience or skill level. Topics covered include choosing plants that support mental and emotional health, designing a space that inspires relaxation and joy, incorporating personal touches into your garden, and using gardening as a form of meditation.”
“This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a garden that brings peace and happiness into their lives. The author’s easy-to-follow guidance makes it simple to design and plant your own garden, no matter what level of gardening experience you have. I highly recommend this book!”
“Kendra Wilson has written an inviting book that encourages the reader to create a garden specifically tailored to meet their individual needs. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach, but rather Ms. Wilson provides valuable information and ideas based on her personal observations and experiences with gardening.”
“An enchanting guide to creating your own personal garden sanctuary. Kendra Wilson provides useful information on how to choose plants that support mental and emotional health, as well as easy-to-follow instructions for designing a space that inspires relaxation and joy. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to create their own special outdoor haven.”