A Year in Our New Garden

By Gerda Muller

A family transforms their urban garden, discovering nature's wonders and secrets over a year.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 208 ratings

36 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Anna and Benjamin's family moves to a bustling town with a hidden gem—a sprawling garden. Each family member dreams of their perfect outdoor space, from lush lawns to vibrant flowers and delicious vegetables. With guidance from a neighbor, they embark on a year-long journey of planting, harvesting, and exploring. As seasons change, so do their discoveries, revealing the magic of nature and the joy of gardening. Will their garden become the paradise they envision? Dive into this enchanting tale filled with gardening tips and recipes, inspiring young readers to embrace the outdoors.

From the publisher

Anna and Benjamin’s family has just moved into their new house and even though it’s in the middle of a busy town, it has a beautiful big garden for them all to enjoy.Soon the family has made plans for their perfect garden – Mum wants a lawn and a terrace, Dad wants to help the birds and insects, Benjamin wants to plant beautiful flowers and Anna wants to fill the garden with tasty vegetables.Join Anna and Benjamin as, with a little help from their neighbor, they spend a year learning about all the wonderful things you can do in a garden: planting, harvesting, playing, enjoying picnics and spotting wildlife.Alongside the charming story, A Year in Our New Garden also gives real gardening tips and provides recipes for tasty home-grown snacks to inspire children to get outdoors, be active and learn how nature changes around them throughout the year.This beautifully detailed, seasonal story is a perfect companion to Gerda Muller’s A Year Around the Great Oak and How Does My Garden Grow?

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