Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion.
How to Become a Gardener
Find empowerment in creating your own food security
By Ashlie Thomas
Ashlie Thomas is a home gardening advocate known on social media as The Mocha Gardener. Her seven-step process makes starting a garden from scratch less daunting. She presents different thought-provoking options to help you envision a garden that works for you. Along the way, you can draw inspiration from other gardeners who share their motivations and journeys. The themes of empowerment and education are present throughout the book.
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