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So much of gardening is focused on seasonal to-do lists and daily upkeep. But what about taking time to just enjoy the garden? “The Garden in Every Sense and Season” urges you to revel in what you've created. From the heady fragrance of spring lilacs to the delicious silence of a winter snowfall, writer and lifelong gardener Tovah Martin explores the glories of her garden using the five senses. Her sage advice and gratifying reflections on the...

So much of gardening is focused on the long list of chores--the weeding, the planting, and the pruning. But what about the joy a garden can provide? Tovah Martin mindfully explores the sensory delights her own garden and discovers the pleasures that can be find in focusing on sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste. In 100 evocative essays, Martin shares sage garden advice, offers intimate reflections on her own garden, and urges gardeners to inhale,...