As a gardening junkie, I’m constantly reading and learning about my passion. Here are a few of my favorite reads on my favorite subject. Enjoy!

Pollinators and natives – it’s our future

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Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds…yes even wasps – pollinators play a key role in supporting the wonderful diversity in the food we eat, key ingredients in medicine we rely on, even the clothes on our backs. Here are some of my recommended reads on pollinators, natives and why they matter.

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In The Veggie Garden

Veggie gardens are all the rage right now. Growing our own food has never been more popular or important. Good for physical and mental health along with saving mountains of money, there is such joy in eating what you grow. Here are my favorite resources to get you started or expand your growing knowledge.

Cost saving is chic!

Discover hip ways to bring one of a kind beauty to your garden and so much more! Come explore great ideas in my very first book! This labor of love was inspired by the first class I developed years ago even before Midwest Garden Gal existed…and the rest is history. We’ll explore ideas for using flea market finds and found items in unique, beautiful, funky and whimsical ways in the garden. Then we’ll take it a step further and follow the seasons sharing cheap tricks to use in your garden all year round. Check it out!

Lisa Hinzman Howard, Midwest Garden Gal

Lisa Hinzman Howard

Lisa Hinzman Howard is the founder of Midwest Garden Gal, LLC, where she helps gardeners grow with confidence through practical, research-based education. A certified Master Gardener volunteer with Iowa State Extension since 2011, she's an author, blogger, speaker, consultant and frequent podcast guest with a passion for pollinators and garden education. Lisa is the author of Cheap Tricks Gardening and Bernice’s Big Adventure: One Little Caterpillar’s Incredible Journey. Whether she's speaking from the stage, writing her blog or inspiring young readers, Lisa believes gardening should be filled with joy, curiosity and confidence.

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