Planning for Spring: Yard and Garden Books for Teens

Look ahead to spring with teen-friendly books that make it easy to explore gardening in new ways. Learn about seed saving, aromatherapy herbs, small-space gardening and more!

Updated March 5, 2026
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The essential aromatherapy garden : growing and using scented plants and herbs
Lawless, Julia
Paper Book
The ultimate illustrated guide to growing an aromatherapy garden and using essential herbs and oils for healing and inspiration This is a lifestyle book that will appeal to those who use essential oils and herbs for their healing properties and those looking for inspiration and...
Good nature : why seeing, smelling, hearing, and touching plants is good for our health
Willis, K. J.
Paper Book
A Next Big Idea Club must-read selection! An Amazon Editor's Pick for Best Nonfiction Book! A ground-breaking investigation into newly discovered evidence showing that remarkable things happen to our bodies and our minds when our senses connect with the...
Garden allies : the insects, birds, & other animals that keep your garden beautiful and thriving
Lavoipierre, Frédérique
Paper Book
"Explains how your garden can be a thriving, balanced community that gives more to your landscape than it takes." --Douglas W. Tallamy, author of The Nature of Oaks and Nature's Best Hope The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects...
American roots : lessons from the designers reimagining our home gardens
McCullough, Nick
Paper Book
"I love this book. Here are home gardens of designers from every part of our great country that are inspiring proof of a passionate vitality and freshness in American gardening today." -- Page Dickey, author of Uprooted   In recent years, bold...
Making practical backyard projects in wood : beautiful things to make in a weekend, including ready-to-use plans & patterns
Paper Book
Never run out of backyard DIY woodworking projects when you have a copy of Making Practical Backyard Projects in Wood: Plans and Patterns for Better Outdoor Living! Featuring contributions from a veritable all-star team of DIY experts from Alan and Gill Bridgewater to woodworking teacher Bill...

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