The First Time Gardener ARC Review

The First Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables by Jessica Sowards

Pub. Date: March 2, 2021

Self-Help, Nature, Non-fiction, Gardening

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review.

The First Time Gardener is an important guide for anyone interested in growing their very own garden this summer. Sowards’s book provides important information for any beginner and even if you've dabbled in gardening before, The First Time Gardener offers gardening insight for everyone. This is 100% a book you can refer back to for years. The layout is perfect, starting with everything you need to know about starting seeds, soil, fertilizer, and watering, and then how to keep up your summer garden and have a bountiful harvest. Sowards is a great writer and all the information is easy to follow. 

On a personal note, I love gardening! While I’m a book blogger, not a garden blogger, and far from an expert, I found The First Time Gardener an incredibly helpful guide. I learned so much from Sowards’s expertise and can’t wait to put what I learned into practice. After spending many hours last year searching for gardening information all over the internet, Sowards book is definitely something I wish I had. Having one book to be able to refer back to for information is such a useful resource for gardeners.

One of the things I love about The First Time Gardener is that it’s fun to read! Sowards’s love for gardening shines through and makes the book a true joy to read. I think imagining all the fresh veggies I will have by the end of summer is part of what makes the reading experience enjoyable. Another bonus is the bright, beautiful photos that fill every page. Sowards gave me so much garden inspiration!

Rating 5/5: I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to begin their own garden or novices looking for a bit of wisdom from a pro. The First Time Gardener will leave you looking forward to spring so you can start planting!