by Houghton Mifflin Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
First published 2019
Margaret tends her small backyard garden with careful attention to each plant's needs. She selects heritage roses that climb wooden trellises and fragrant herbs that thrive in morning sun. Her neighbor dismisses her efforts as wasteful, but Margaret knows her garden serves a deeper purpose. She harvests lavender for sachets, picks nasturtiums for salads, and cuts roses for the kitchen table. When drought threatens her carefully cultivated beds, Margaret must choose between conserving water and saving her plants. The garden becomes her refuge from family tensions and workplace stress. Through seasons of growth and loss, she discovers that nurturing plants teaches her to nurture herself.
Genres: nature, family-life, contemporary, gardening
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Backyard Garden
Period: Seasons
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