Best New England Region Gardening Books of 2025

The Homesteader's Ultimate Self-Sufficient Guide to Grow Herbs, Craft Natural Remedies, and Treat Common... Proactively is a comprehensive guide to growing and harvesting 65 herbs, spices, and seeds, and creating easy-to-make herbal remedies for various health issues. The book provides a cost-effective way to promote health and wellness naturally without relying on the pharmacy. The author offers simple solutions to help readers sleep, boost mood, and feel good about themselves. This guide is an excellent resource for anyone interested in taking their health and the health of their family into their own hands and growing their own medicine.

The Northeast Native Plant Primer is a must-have handbook for gardeners in the Northeast region of the United States. Native plant expert Uli Lorimer of the Native Plant Trust provides invaluable advice on how to create a beautiful and earth-friendly garden with 235 recommended native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, wildflowers, grasses, sedges, and annuals. Lorimer's tireless advocacy for native plants and the Trust's renowned reputation make this book an essential resource for any gardener looking to make a real difference. The Portland Press Herald calls it "helpful" and "beneficial," while Cultivating Place says it's "a great resource no matter where you garden."

The Native American Herbalist's Bible is a comprehensive guide to using herbs for natural remedies. It explores how Native American women used herbs to treat and prevent common health diseases for themselves and their children. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to use herbs and proven remedies for common ailments. Additionally, it offers tips on where to find, store, and grow herbs. This book is an excellent resource for both novices and experts in herbal medicine. It is a must-read for anyone interested in natural remedies and traditional Native American wisdom.

The Northeast Home Landscaping, 3rd Edition, is a comprehensive guide for homeowners in the Northeast U.S. and Southeast Canada looking to beautify their outdoor space. With 54 landscape designs created by professionals, over 200 plants suited to the region, and step-by-step instructions for structures like paths, ponds, and fences, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to improve their home's curb appeal. The book also includes detailed plant descriptions and care instructions, making gardening less daunting. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for homeowners in the Northeast and a valuable addition to any gardening library.

Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast is a practical guide for gardeners battling the serious problem of deer browsing in their gardens. The book provides a list of native plants that are proven to help prevent your garden from becoming a deer buffet. From annuals and perennials to grasses and shrubs, every suggested plant includes a deer-resistance rating, growing advice, companion species, and the beneficial wildlife the plant does attract. This book is an essential resource for solving deer-related problems in the garden. It is highly recommended for gardeners in the Northeast who want to create natural spaces that will serve as lasting havens for pollinators and birds.

Connecticut Gardens is a captivating book that showcases the beauty of historic, public, and private gardens in Connecticut. The book features stunning photographs and informative text that highlights the stories, inspirations, and designs behind these breathtaking gardens. Readers will learn about notable luminaries such as Frederick Law Olmsted, Gertrude Jekyll, and Beatrix Farrand, who have contributed to Connecticut's garden landscape. With its lush photography and engaging content, Connecticut Gardens is an excellent guide for discovering new gardens to explore. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of gardens and wants to learn more about Connecticut's rich garden history.

The "Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long, 2nd Edition" by Eliot Coleman is a must-read for those who love eating home-garden vegetables but always thought that those joys had to stop at the end of summer. Coleman introduces season-extending techniques that allow North American gardeners to successfully raise a wide variety of traditional winter vegetables in their backyard cold frames and plastic-covered tunnel greenhouses without supplementary heat. The book covers composting techniques, simple mineral amendments, planning and preparing garden sites, seeds for four seasons, building cold frames, high tunnels, and mobile greenhouses, and much more. Overall, it's an innovative and informative book that can help gardeners to grow and harvest fresh produce all year round.

"How to Grow Vegetables in Pots and Containers" is a beginner's guide to growing organic food in small spaces. The book's author, a seasoned gardener, shares nine easy-to-follow steps to help readers navigate common obstacles like limited space and lack of experience. The guide covers everything from choosing the right pots and containers to selecting the best plants and seeds for optimal success. With clear, concise instructions, readers can learn to grow their own fresh produce in as little as 21 days. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start a container garden and enjoy the benefits of organic, homegrown food.

Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation by Donald J. Leopold is a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts interested in gardening with native plants or seeking to restore native plant habitats. The book lists nearly 700 species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the United States and all of eastern Canada. It provides detailed information on cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness, along with an appendix recommending particular plants for difficult situations and attracting wildlife. The book is well-written, easy to read, and generously illustrated. It is an invaluable resource for using natives in the landscape and restoration projects.

New England Month-by-Month Gardening is a comprehensive guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how to successfully grow plants in the northeast region of the US. The book covers everything from annuals, perennials, ground covers, trees, shrubs, vines, and turf grass, making it a perfect companion for both beginner and intermediate gardeners. The author, Charlie Nardozzi, offers region-specific advice that takes the guesswork out of gardening. The Month-by-Month Gardening series is an excellent resource for gardeners who want to know exactly what to do each month of the year. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to create a beautiful garden in New England.