“Marian Boswall’s thoughts and words are much needed at a critical time when we need to treat the earth in a kinder way.”
– Fergus Garrett

“The Kindest Garden is a marvellous presentation of love and action for soil, plants and nature.”
– Satish Kumar

“Much more than a gardening book, this is a practical and spiritual guide to reconnecting with nature.”
– Andy Cato

Change the world from your back garden. Leading landscape designer Marian Boswall has worked on some of the UK’s most ambitious and innovative regenerative landscape projects, and now she shares her wisdom in this trail-blazing guide.  

A step-up from sustainable gardening, which focuses on minimising our impact on the earth, regenerative gardening is about making an active contribution to the health of the planet: improving and replenishing biodiversity through our gardens. Whether you have a shady patio, a large plot of land or a windowsill – you can make an impact.

Drawing on lessons from forward-thinking farmers, foresters, re-wilders and nature itself,  The Kindest Garden shows you how to create a garden that is both a beautiful sanctuary for yourself and also a place where nature can thrive. Come to understand the key elements of your garden (soil, water, ecosystems, materials, energy and planting) on a deeper level and discover how to harness each one for a garden that makes a positive impact.  Apply new-found knowledge to practical projects, and plan your planting to nourish the soil.  

With beautifully-written text, clear explanations and practical takeaways – as well as planting advice, tools, useful diagrams and informative charts -   The Kindest Garden is perfect for eco-conscious gardeners who want to make a real difference.

Sustainable gardener Marian Boswall walks us through the process of creating and maintaining a sustainable outdoor space, offering tips, guidance and step-by-step projects designed to help you lead a more low-impact lifestyle.  Whether it’s by harnessing natural energy, converting to peat-free compost, reducing your consumption of plastic, saving seeds or creating garden areas from reclaimed materials, there are numerous ways – both big and small – to make a difference.  

Entries cover every aspect of the garden, from how to create a space and draw up a plan for your sustainable garden from scratch, to advice on boundaries and fences, and guidance on how to ethically source materials to make sure your garden is as environmentally friendly as it is beautiful.  This book also contains several projects with easy-to-follow instructions that you can replicate at home, such as creating a frame for succulents to grow in out of recycled materials.

Sustainable Garden  will guide anyone  hoping to take informed and intelligent decisions to make a difference, but who perhaps don’t know where to begin.