Jill R. Gordon says:

I had “You Grow Girl” checked out from the library for almost a year. It was time to return it and purchase the book for myself. There are lots of easy to follow suggestions and great looking craft ideas in this book. Just wish I had more time to do them. If you live in an apartment, condo, or other urban space this is a great resource. It is a hip, fun book to read. However, it will not answer all your questions. That is okay, you can always find answers to more detailed questions on the internet.
Rating: 4 / 5

Bold Consumer says:

First of all, if you don’t have this book and you’re serious about gardening, just order it. You don’t need to read all of my long review. Don’t let the name fool you. The information would be helpful to anyone. A confidence builder for newer gardeners? You bet!

You Grow Girl is well written and done in a way that makes it fun to read while giving you lots of great information! I really enjoyed this book. You can’t go wrong with anything written by this author. I’ve learned more than I thought I would learn, without being afraid of making a mistake. She makes gardening easier. She shows that it can also be fun, not just a chore. I think she must be a joyful person, because it shows in her writing.

This particular book is appropriate for varying levels of gardening experience and it covers a great deal of material in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. There are pros and cons of various kinds of pots and containers and specific recommendations for those of us with dry, poor soil, compact soil, sunny and wet soil, shady and wet, and/or wet, poor soil. If you like to make planter boxes, you’ll find instructions on how to do it. That’s only one way the author helps readers to save money or, as she puts it, “Getting Your Fix Without Getting Burned.” Readers learn how to determine if a plant you’re considering is healthy or not and how to decode those tags on plants at the store.

I’ve got notes from the “Annuals, Biennials, Perennials” section on self-seeders, more notes on soil pH, nutrients and deficiencies and what will grow in the kind of soil you have. There is information on how to make compost, build and attach window boxes, and all about container planting. I liked her comment about when it’s best to just go buy the right potting soil in the store. You may be interested in how to protect your plant from bad weather or how to irrigate properly or deal with drought conditions, fertilize, or grow organically. There are pictures of insects and instructions on what to do about them, how and when to prune, stake, and harvest.

This book is PACKED with good information.

I don’t know how she was able to cover so much, so well, and without being tedious or boring. It’s a very practical book and was definitely worth my time. I hope you enjoy it too.

I have lots of gardening books and this is very high on the list of my favorites. I learned a great deal from it and recommend it with no hesitation.
Rating: 5 / 5