18 Inspiring Garden Books to Stock in Your Library

Similar to the thousands of plants that grace our planet, there seems to be just as many garden books lining the shelves at bookstores across the world. This can make finding the perfect book to help guide your planting adventure can feel overwhelming to both the novice and experienced gardener. From small paperbacks focused on perennial herbs native to certain areas to monstrous guides on composting, the amount of literature to choose from is limitless. Luckily, we've put together a definitive list of the most inspiring books on gardening. While some may be decades old, their wisdom and advice still help gardeners and horticulturists today.