Best Temperate Climate Gardening Books of 2025

The Seed Saving Bible [7 Books in 1] is the perfect guide for anyone interested in self-sufficiency and preparedness. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of seed saving, from harvesting to storing, germinating, and keeping seeds fresh for years. With a ton of high-quality pictures and guided illustrations, the book is easy to follow and understand. The author covers everything from basic seed saving history to advanced hacks, gardening secrets, and even off-grid survival hacks. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to build their seed bank and become a seed master.

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 Gardener's Guide to Prairie Plants is a comprehensive and beautifully illustrated reference for all gardeners passionate about native plants and prairie restoration. The authors, Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox, provide a wide-ranging and definitive reference for starting and maintaining prairie and meadow gardens and restorations. The book includes detailed synopses of plant life cycles, meticulous range maps, and sweeping overviews of natural history, accompanied by photographs of 148 prairie plants in every stage of development. This guide is a must-have reference for gardeners, restorationists, and every flora fan with a passion for native plants, prairies, and meadows.

Seed Saving: The Ultimate Grower's Guide to Harvesting, Drying, Storing, & Sowing Your Seeds is a comprehensive handbook for home gardeners and amateur growers that shares practical advice and simple strategies on how to effortlessly save over 200 different seeds for a flourishing year-long garden. With easy-to-follow instructions on everything from harvesting and drying your seeds to storing them safely, preventing rot or seed damage, and sowing your brand-new garden, this guide provides novice and experienced gardeners alike with a handy resource. The book also includes a bonus file with color images of seeds. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for those who want to cut costs and become more self-sufficient while enjoying fresh produce all year round.

The Prepper's Ultimate Forager's Bible is a comprehensive guide for identifying, harvesting, and preparing edible wild plants for survival situations. It covers topics like recognizing edible plants, safety tips for gathering wild foods, and preserving wild foods. The book also includes a list of inedible plants to avoid. This is an essential resource for anyone who wants to increase their survival capabilities in the event of a natural disaster. Overall, this book is a must-have for preppers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn how to forage for food in the wild.

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: 3 books in 1 is a comprehensive guide to creating a successful vegetable garden year-round. The book covers everything from designing and planting to pest and disease prevention, with jargon-free guidelines and over 50 photographs. The author teaches readers how to cultivate plants with diverse environmental requirements, battle increased food prices, and create an eco-friendly yard. This book is perfect for anyone interested in gardening and producing organic vegetables and fruits at home. Overall, The Vegetable Gardener's Bible is an excellent resource for both novice and experienced gardeners.

The Midwest Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition, is an updated and revised guide for gardeners in the north central United States. The book provides gardeners in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, or South Dakota with environmentally sound growing tips for both edible and ornamental plants. The book includes profiles of over 250 plants proven to thrive in the Midwest's climate, highlighting sun and shade requirements and offering clear and concise plant variety information. The month-by-month care and cultivation guides for each plant group are particularly helpful. Author Melinda Myers addresses the unique challenges of growing in the Midwest, including a changing climate and soil and pest troubles. Overall, the book is an excellent resource for Midwest gardeners looking to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden.

The Complete Beginners Guide to Herbalism is a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to 171 herbal remedies and medicinal plants to heal naturally. The book covers popular medicinal plants that have been used for over 40,000 years by over 500 nations, as well as hundreds of herbs and spices from every corner of the globe to treat everything from a cold to myofascial pain syndrome. The author also provides tips on how to grow and harvest medicinal herbs, and includes inspiring herbal recipes. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in natural healing and self-sufficiency.

Think Like An Ecosystem is an excellent guide for beginners who want to implement permaculture practices in their backyard. This book provides a comprehensive 9-step guide to practicing and implementing permaculture with 12 crucial principles. It covers everything from water management, soil types, composting, mulching, no-till gardening, garden beds, plant guilds, companion planting, and integrated pest management. The book is easy to read and understand, making it a great resource for anyone interested in sustainable and regenerative gardening. Overall, Think Like An Ecosystem is a must-read for anyone looking to build an affordable, sustainable, and abundant garden that respects and heals the natural environment.

The Ultimate Greenhouse Gardening Guide is a comprehensive book that covers everything you need to know about building and managing your own greenhouse. From planning and organizing your greenhouse for efficiency and productivity, to growing fresh fruits and vegetables all year round, this book has got you covered. It also includes a bonus printable chart for year-round planting planning and tips on how to turn your greenhouse into a profitable business. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to take their gardening game to the next level and enjoy the benefits of greenhouse gardening.