Growing: A year of living and nurturing with the seasons

(Hardback)

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Global green-fingered influencer @monalogue reframes gardening as a powerful self-care practice. Escape into Mona's garden, find peace within these pages. "Over the years, I've found solace in gardening, which has allowed me to discover who I truly am. If my mental health feels turbulent, the seasonal rhythm in the garden is a predictable and reassuring constant. Through this book I hope to help you nurture your personal journey through the act of gardening. If you have never gardened before and are feeling intimidated at the thought of getting started, I hope that this book will act as your companion and give you permission to begin." Ramona A love letter and gentle guide to slowing down and being open to the power of nurturing - flora, fauna and yourself - in whatever outdoor space you have, be it a plot, patch or pot. Mona Jones shares with us the sanctuary she finds outdoors, particularly after her late autism diagnosis. As she describes transforming her small lawn into a wildflower meadow in torrential rain, and collects eggs from her beloved ducks, each season brings self-care lessons, glimmers of joy, and growing opportunities. Spring is a time of reawakening, summer is a time of generosity, autumn brings transformation and winter invites us to slow down.

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A practical and beautiful love letter of a book that is a help and testimony to the value of growing in these modern times when the romance and freedom that come with gardening are needed more than ever before. -- Arthur Parkinson
Monas voice gently guides you through the seasonal heartbeats of her garden. This is a book that will spend more time in your hands than on the bookshelf, offering timeless wisdom and ideas to nurture your own garden year-round. -- Huw Richards

Author Bio

Ramona Jones is a writer and photographer, sharing life from her cottage and garden in the South West of England. Find Ramona @monalogue on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and Facebook.