"I've been an avid fan of Leslie Bennett for years. What first hooked me was her keen love of plants, but over the years my appreciation deepened as I realized that her gardens really celebrate relationships and how we as gardeners interact not only with nature, but also with our neighbors, our local communities, and society at large."
--Stephen Orr, editor-in-chief of Better Homes & Gardens "Pine House Edible Gardens projects always bring me joy. Founder Leslie Bennett understands the power of gardens to connect and feed us. I am grateful that this book allows her to share her wisdom with all of us on how to envision a fruitful, stunning, and personal landscape, and give us practical advice on how to turn that vision into reality."
--Melissa Ozawa, former features and garden editor of Martha Stewart Living, and writer at Gardenista "Through story and imagery,
Garden Wonderland reminds us over and over that plants should be part of everyday for everyone: as food, experience, memory, and creativity."
--Jennifer Jewell, creator and host of the Cultivating Place public radio program and podcast, and author of What We Sow "Leslie is an expert on creating deeply meaningful and transformative garden spaces. This delightful book is equal parts inspiring and instructive. It's brimming with ideas, whether you want to fill your plot with food or flowers.
"--Erin Benzakein, owner of Floret Flower Farm and New York Times bestselling author of Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers "Yes, your garden can change your life. Leslie Bennett shows you how to put your heart and muscle into your garden, so that it becomes a source of everything that matters the most. Leslie leads the way towards a garden-centric life that is richer, more delicious, and more connected."
--Flora Grubb, owner of Flora Grubb Gardens "Whether you're an experienced gardener or embarking on this journey for the first time,
Garden Wonderland serves as a guide through the transformative process of designing, cultivating, and wholeheartedly embracing your distinct outdoor haven."
--Bryant Terry, James Beard and NAACP Image award-winning author of Black Food and editor-in-chief of 4 Color Books "Celebrated landscape designer Leslie Bennett believes that gardens are for all. In
Garden Wonderland she treats us to an accessible garden-making approach to create our own plant-based spaces that provide sustenance, beauty, and wonder. Follow her journey through the design process and you'll gain more than a pretty landscape--you'll redefine your own relationship with nature."
--Debra Prinzing, author of Where We Bloom and Slow Flowers "If you have even a slight desire for a more beautiful and bountiful landscape, this is a must-read that you'll devour in a weekend and then refer back to season after season."
--Nicole Johnsey Burke, founder of Gardenary Inc. and author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit
