I Thought I Loved Gardening - Then I Read This Book

Discover the Timeless Gardening Wisdom of Vita Sackville-West's book "In Your Garden"

In today's video, I’m diving into the classic gardening book "In Your Garden" by the legendary Vita Sackville-West. This book has become my top recommendation for home gardeners, and I’ll be sharing why it might just be the best gardening book I’ve ever read!

Join me as I explore the practical, yet poetic advice from Vita Sackville-West, and how it can help transform your garden this spring. I’ll also share a list of hardy annuals straight from the book that are perfect for sowing from seed, ensuring your garden flourishes with vibrant color and life.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this book offers invaluable insight into creating a garden that’s not only beautiful but also resilient. It's filled with great plant recommendations and gargden design tips.

Don't miss my tips on which hardy annuals to grow this season and how to make the most of them in your garden!

Gardening tips in this video if you want to skip ahead:
0:00 Why In Your Garden by Vita Sackville-West is a must-read for gardeners
1:50 List of all four volumes written by Sackville-West
2:55 How I Learned about the book "In Your Garden"
6:13 Recommended hardy annuals to grow from seed this spring


Where to buy seeds for the Hardy annuals Vita Sackville-West recommends in her book "In Your Garden". **These are not sponsored/promoted links.

Leptosiphon hybrida - You can purchase seed on the Outside Pride website
https://tinyurl.com/yc25wzpa

Linaria maroccana
Do NOT confuse this with the invasive Linaria vulgaris
You can purchase seeds from Hudson Valley Seeds
https://hudsonvalleyseed.com/products...

You can also purchase seed from Botanical Interests
https://tinyurl.com/59yt8cbh

Phacelia campanularia (California Bluebell)
You can purchase seed from Stover Seeds
https://tinyurl.com/3ewsn567

Dimorphotheca aurantiaca (African Daisy)
Dimorphotheca sinuata (Synonyms: *Calendula tragus*, *Dimorphotheca aurantiaca*, *Dimorphotheca dentata*, *Dimorphotheca integrifolia*)

You can purchase seed for African Daisy on the Outside Pride Seeds website
https://tinyurl.com/4mutyvry

Calendula officinalis 'Art Shades Mixed'
You can purchase the variety 'Art Shades' from Thompson-Morgan
https://www.thompson-morgan.com/p/cal...

Select Seeds has a wide variety of colors available
https://www.selectseeds.com/collectio...

Photo credits:
Sissinghurst Castle Garden photo credits:
Portrait of Vita Sackville West
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The Rose Garden, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens by Bill Boaden
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Tony Hisgett on Flickr from Wiki
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Berit on Flickr from Wiki
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Sissinghurst Castle Gardens by Bill Boaden
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The Herb Garden at Sissinghurst Castle Garden by Marathon
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Sissinghurst Castle grounds by Oast House Archive
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Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK Flickr on Wiki
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Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK Flickr on Wiki
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The Cutting Garden at Sissinghurst Castle Gardens by Marathon
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At Garden Moxie, I want to inspire Midwest gardeners to transform their everyday yards into charming retreats. By sharing practical tips, regional insights, and historical garden wisdom, I help you create a garden to enjoy all year long.

My garden is located in SE Michigan USA (Zone 6a). I believe that gardens are more than just pretty flowers. Gardens help us escape the stress and pressure of daily life. Building a beautiful home and garden matters. It’s important work.

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