” I like your way of gardening! Not much hassle but great rewards.”
“I love your common-sense approach to gardening.”
“—that’s why I’m a reader here – no “overwhelm” just practical advice – that works.”
“I’ve been gardening for over 30 years but have learned so much from your posts. I appreciate your thoroughness and orderliness. Thanks so much.”
“Gardening is so much easier and productive since I’ve met you, Theresa. I really mean that–you have helped me so much! I used to break my back fighting weeds, poor soil, etc. Not any more!”
“—you are providing others with invaluable help. — Tending My Garden is a fantastic resource – and (the feedback) is the proof. I feel so thankful to have found it.”
“I’ve just come across your website and found so much information on onion growing it’s amazing! –”
” I came across your site searching for why my cucumber plants were wilting mid-afternoon and whether I should water them. I have not stopped reading your posts since then. —- very addictive —–will be my go-to site for my gardening needs.”
“I’m so glad I found your website!! The info is exactly what I’ve been looking for! —– more than just the typical stuff you find posted everywhere. While landscape design is my profession Vegetable gardening is a passion. I can’t wait to read more of the past posts!!”
“These days, I am no longer googling for my gardening needs. I am TMGing.”
“One of the things that sets you apart is that you know the difference between tried and true advice as opposed to the stuff we read in those ‘generic’ learn-to-garden books. I have stopped worrying about so many things since I began reading TMG.”
“The way you communicate with your readers is just marvelous! You provide such a wealth of gardening information! I am so glad to have found your blog, I`m learning so many new things here!”
“— your blog was instrumental in getting me past the ‘paralysis of over-analysis’ phase of my balcony garden…I was intimidated and lacked the knowledge I needed to get started. Your ‘can-do’ style inspired me to get started and see my summer-fall season as an experimental phase of ‘research and development’…”
“—This is the most in depth, informative blog on gardening I’ve seen.”
“—–This is what folks need to hear and it is exactly what is missing at the book stores as well. —-With all of the books, videos, encyclopedias, and google searches I could get my hands on, THIS SITE is my #1 source and a benchmark to which all other sources are compared and measured.”
“You have changed my whole gardening life! ”
“I love gardening and would never stop my subscription (to TMG). I’m learning more from you than I have in years of trying it by myself.”
” I am just so encouraged by all that I am reading from you. I can’t make myself leave your site!”
“My garden has doubled in productivity since I started reading here.”
“I wanted to let you know that from your guidance, I have discovered that ‘less is more.’ I was planting the old fashioned way–rows with lots of weeds to take care of–. Then I learned your secret of mulching heavily with straw and/or leaves. What an amazing difference. The soil is always ready for a seed or two in an empty spot and weeding is minimal. Last year we harvested twice as much produce in half the space.”
“Theresa, I’ve been gardening for about 40 years, and in the last 10 or so have tried my hand at gardening organically. I bought the books, read the websites, took the magazines, etc., but have been largely overwhelmed and discouraged. I happened upon TMG and have been reading for around 3 months. Now I know I can really do this!!! Thank you so very much for being so realistic and practical. And also for being so open, willing, and giving. You are a blessing!”
“I have learned so much, actually far more from you than from any gardening magazine I have ever subscribed to.”
“— I’m in the process of switching from chemical-based gardening to organic gardening and your website has helped me tremendously. There’s so much info on organic gardening – some of it very conflicting. You present stuff in an easy to understand, logical way.”
“Every time I hear something “out there” about gardening, I think…….wait that sounds too complicated, Theresa keeps it simple…….do what she does. Lol. You have kept me from jumping on the crazy train! ”
“I discovered your blog just last week while searching the web for information on raised bed gardening. I was actually pricing rough-cut lumber from a local saw mill, and looking for design ideas for wooden boxes when I stumbled upon your post “Contained Raised Beds? NO WAY!” I have not left your blog since!
I am so impressed with the information I have found here, as well as how much you put into it. I appreciate how you respond so thoughtfully to your readers’ questions and comments. And of course I LOVE your “common sense” approach.”
“This is only my 3rd or 4th season (of gardening). (Because of TMG) I am literally years ahead of my time in terms of being an accomplished gardener! ”
“Your wonderful blog and the manner in which you handle explaining things in incremental steps is just amazing. I am on a steering committee for a local community garden effort and your blog will be my recommendation to anyone who gets involved.”
“I just found your site —- when I was checking for what to do with onions. I have never seen so much useful information in one place. — What a wonderful site! I learned more in just a few minutes than I have ever gotten elsewhere. Thank you!!!”
“Finding your site thanks to Diane’s flowers has helped continue my education but in a very easy manner. I’ve found that your experience has confirmed that heritage gardening does not have to be exhaustive but more fun. I find your thinking about gardening assured me that my “maybe I’ll just let nature do the work” is ok and now I’m learning why.”
“Just read your post on Garden diversity- as always excellent, thorough and you have this ability to give all the information one might need in a nutshell – keeping the reader engaged all through.”
“I wish I had found your blog years ago. It would have saved me lots of money spent on gardening books & magazines.”
“Even tho I am on the other side of the world and the seasons are reversed, your insight, knowledge and experience are so valuable to me as a starting out organic gardener.”
“I directly credit the MAJOR increase in productivity in my garden to you. —-(it) is amazing compared to how my garden used to operate.”
“I have learned invaluable lessons and methods from you, have found you to be very well researched, very well thought out, and very methodical. And so easy to learn from.”
“— you infuse encouragement and heart into your website and I greatly receive these gifts.”
” I read each post you write as though I am a sponge; sucking up every last word you write, and holding onto it tightly. … your philosophy on gardening is inspiring. I feel light years ahead of some of my friends who have been gardening for much longer than I, and it is all thanks to you and your easy to read, vital information.”
“I just read your post on using straw once sprayed with 2-4D. Then I read a few more snippets … I think I’m in love…just to find an organic gardener blogging in such a practical way.
It is a fact that we live in a world with more than a few undesirable chemicals infiltrating the world we live in, but we have to understand what will decompose, what is persistent, and how to proceed. … reading your commonsense words just made my day. ”
“I can’t imagine not having TMG for reference and inspiration. It’s one of the few sites I go back to every year for specifics — I hope everyone who reads here, in particular newer readers, understand just what gold is buried in (TMG’s) archives. There’s nowhere else to read some of the things I’ve learned here on TMG, and I’m in NO way overstating.”
” I think there are more people than you know who would love to garden with your ideas – they just don’t know it’s possible.”
“Your postings ALWAYS shed light in a slightly different way —. It’s like taking a walk around the garden with a favorite friend who can be relied on to share the truth.”
(I want) ” to tell you how much I enjoy your blog, your style of writing, the clarity of the information you provide and the very obvious expertise you have achieved.
Reading your blog and the information about your book has given me hope that I can try again (to garden), this time with much greater success and a lot less work.”
“Your information has always been the best out there. The style of your writing is informative but also interesting, honest and humorous at times. You always make me smile and want to get back out there and try something new.”
“Last fall I found TMG and purchased your book. I took to heart your wisdom and applied it to my garden. I added lots of leaves and organic matter. After I planted my garden and applied lots of mulch I have done nothing but harvest. My garden is not perfect but my family is eating, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, okra, cucumbers and swiss chard. That is a complete 180 (degrees) from the previous 2 years. Real soil works, mulch works! If you are a new reader to TMG …unplug from Big Food and the chemical marketing matrix!”
“I have finished your book and am so excited to get to work on preparing my vegetable garden — Your book is full of such great information and takes so much of the “mystery” of gardening out of the equation.”
“What I’ve learned here has proven to be a major life changing part of our lives over the past 5 years.”
“—and I love reading your posts and using them as my garden encyclopedia.”
“I finished reading your book! Thank you so much! It was well worth the price and the shipping! ” (This reader is from Japan and her shipping cost was $25)
Theresa, the proof looks FANTASTIC! I can’t wait to see an actual copy! Congratulations to you for all your hard work and perseverance!
Theresa,
The book looks absolutely wonderful! You should be so proud and I know you are. Can’t wait to get one.
Beppy
Theresa you must be so excited and proud (and you should be!!)
It looks fantastic!
Theresa
will you personally sign copies?
IT’S LOOKING GOOD AND I’M SURE THE CONTENTS WILL BE AT LEAST AS GOOD. HAVE YOU PUT ANY THOUGHT INTO SHIPPING TO CANADA? PAYPAL?
THANKS
RAY KENT
I am jumping up and down! Can’t wait to get my copy!!!
Beautiful!
I cannot wait!!! I will be ordering one for me, my gardening son, and the leader of the newly started community garden group in my nearby town right off the bat.
This leader is a good friend of mine and I have talked to her so much about gardening organically. But all she sees is the negatives and the perceived intensive work required in building up soil and picking off bugs. Actually until I met you that is what I also saw, but I was determined to succeed in gardening organically and I am very stubborn so I kept at it all those years. I think this book will change her perspectives and give good direction. I know your work has helped me immensely in my quest to garden more in tune with nature. Your book may help turn the tide toward more sustainable gardening for this group.
This book will be my go to gift to many people for years to come. It can change a gardeners life 🙂
I love it, Theresa!
I can already see the difference that a larger type size makes!
Now I am just counting the days to get my copy!
Thanks for letting us be part of this journey.
It looks wonderful, Theresa! I am so excited to get a copy and share your new book with all of my friends. If there is one book that needs to be in every gardener’s library, I am certain that this is the one.
Looks wonderful, congratulations. I can imagine how much work this entailed, standing at ready to order my copy!
I’m so excited for you!! (And us!) Can’t wait to get my copy! It’ll be nice to have the info- I so often refer to here on your site- in one handy place. And, I can take it with me anywhere!
Congratulations! Well done!!
Congratulation my gardening friend. So very happy for you and proud to have been a part of your wonderful website for several years. Now to see a actual “BOOK” derived from your hard work and help you have offered to us is amazing. May your accomplishments and success be all your heart desires. Happy gardening.
Oh boy! Oh boy! I can’t wait to get my copy and one for my son as well 🙂 I absolutely love how it looks and more importantly how comfortable it will be to read because of the type size and lay out. You did an amazing job. Thank you so much for all of your time and effort in sharing this with the world 🙂
This is a gift I am giving to myself! Can’t wait!
Good for you Theresa, and thank you for all the hours you put into the book. Getting that look at the book, put a smile on my face. I love the size, and know I will love the book. It will go with me each time I go to the garden, since I need help every day. I can hardly wait, but I will.
Congratulations Theresa, the book looks great! Ive been anxiously waiting to buy a few copies…but also, for your sake (and Bill’s), I’m glad it’s finally done and going to the printer! 🙂
Not just an awesome accomplishment on your part, but this book, WILL help a lot of folks, whether new or old to gardening. I’m looking forward to dirtying up some pages very soon and teaching Ellie along the way 🙂
Finding these wonderful responses to the book really gave me a boost this morning. I’m really glad you think the book looks good and I think you’ll even be more excited when you have one in your hand.
Sue T – all that proofing paid off. I love “hearing” you say it looks fantastic!
Beppy, I can hardly wait to get a book to you. And by the way your experience with residual herbicides is mentioned in the book.
Kate, I’m so pleased to have you reading and commenting on TMG. Especially at this most exciting time!
Thanks Betty!
And yes Jack, I will be delighted to sign copies. Just let me know when you order.
Ray, I’ve sent a personal email to you telling you all the details on shipping to Canada.
I plan to use Pay Pal because they also allow folks to pay with either paypal or a charge card if they want. So it will be very convenient for most.
Pat, your excitement is contagious! So glad you feel that way!
Thanks Susan!
Cynthia, your attitude and perseverance brought you to success in your garden and that will just continue to increase for you. If your friend adapts that same perseverance and great attitude, this book will make a tremendous difference for her.
Aparna and Toni, I was thrilled that you both mentioned seeing the difference that the large type size makes. Not needing a magnifying glass to read and/or not having to save your place with your finger in a large block of small type really makes reading and learning more enjoyable. Thank you for letting me know and letting me know that you are excited about the book.
Bearfootmama, I’d love to be able to get to folks to give them the opportunity to have this book in their library. If they want help, this book will give it to them.
Hi Barbara. Nice to have you reading TMG and glad you are standing at ready to order. (Love how you put that!) Won’t be long now.
Pam, I agree that having a lot of the information in one handy place is gonna to be great. The book is so easy to read and the information easy to find. Thank you for your support, enthusiasm and excitement.
Alice, you are indeed very much a part of TMG. I so appreciate all your input and your friendship and all your good wishes.
Suzanne, you’ve already previewed the section on Mulching which is one of largest parts of the book. Glad you’re going to give yourself the book as a gift!
Beverly, glad it put a smile on your face. Hope you’ll enjoy reading the book in the garden and out.
Jack, I hope when Ellie grows up she will consider the book an heirloom that belonged to her Grandpa! I sure appreciate your previewing the section on Compost and giving me such great feedback and support. Can hardly wait for you to have a book in hand.
I feel a certain since of relief (and so does Bill) that I’ve come this far, but it’s easy to get bogged down in all the details of shipping and promotion that still have to be done to help get the information out to the public. I absolutely have to give priority to income tax returns and then finishing up jobs that need to be done in the borders and garden. I still have several more posts I’d like to get up for you before the season is in full swing. And I have what I think will be a great letter that I want to send to the special 100 list as soon as I finish it.
Thanks to all for such wonderfully supportive comments.
When you have your book in hand, think of me there gardening with you!
For me, life doesn’t get any better than knowing great folks like you!
Theresa
I love it already, Theresa. Looking forward to getting my copy!
Good for you Theresa. The book looks great. So happy it turned out the way you wanted it.
Theresa,
Great job, what a treat you will be able to hand down to future generations. I am beginning to feel like I have known you many years as opposed to just seeing your site last fall. I think your style makes people very comfortable. I am sure your book will do the same. Not to mention all the expertise you share. As for social media I happen to be pretty much the same I don’t do it. I will promote you and your book as much as is practical. Maybe you will sell millions and be a best seller. We can hope as much.
Thanks again
Steve
Ma. I am in Nigeria and would like to buy a copy of the book. I have been following your blog and it is complete.
Edema, I have sent a personal email to you with costs for shipping and telling you how to order.
Theresa
Dear Theresa,
CONGRATULATIONS! What WONDERFUL news about your book! I can’t wait to order several copies–one for myself and one for our community garden.
It will be wonderful to see all your personal, practical, and down to earth information and gardening adventures gathered in one book
Out here in Santa Fe, NM, there is NO water, so mulching/composting/water collecting–as you discuss in your book– are all important topics for any possibility of success in our high desert gardens.
And, add in very poor “dirt” that is caliche and alkaline based, with no nutrients, and gopher infestations year round, and “gardening” is a real “challenge.”
So glad that your book will have larger type…Bless you, dear friend from “Tending My Garden!”
So looking forward to reading your book. Many thanks to you for your wonderful TMG columns over the years.
Thank you…
Lynne
Thank you Lynne, for taking time to post your comment. I really enjoyed it.
I know to garden in your area is even more of a challenge than many other places. Fortunately, it can be done and you’re doing it! I know it takes persistence.
I think you will enjoy the book. The 3 keys to successful gardening are very practical and down to earth (as you know) and this book covers those 3 simple keys in more detail.
I’ll look forward to your order. And especially I’ll look forward to hearing how you like the book.
Thanks again Lynne!
Theresa