The Earth in Her Hands

An empowering and expertly curated look at the horticultural world. Gardens Illustrated In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up. Profiled women include flower farmer Erin Benzakein; codirector of Soul Fire Farm Leah Penniman; plantswoman Flora Grubb; edible and cultural landscape designer Leslie Bennett; Caribbean-American writer and gardener Jamaica Kincaid; soil scientist Elaine Ingham; landscape designer Ariella Chezar; floral designer Amy Merrick, and many more. Rich with personal stories and insights, Jewell s portraits reveal a devotion that transcends age, locale, and background, reminding us of the profound role of green growing things in our world and our lives.

“"An informative and celebratory resource." -- Booklist”

"A fine collection of profiles of women involved with horticulture... all of whom have a passion for sharing their love of the natural world. This volume should be inspirational to anyone working with plants." --Publishers Weekly"An informative and celebratory resource." --Booklist

Jennifer Jewell is the creator, writer and host of Cultivating Place, airing on North State Public Radio. Jewell s writing and photography have been featured in publications including Gardens Illustrated, House & Garden, and Pacific Horticulture. Currently, she sits on the board of Pacific Horticulture and is a long-time member of other national and regional gardening organizations. She works, gardens, and lives in interior Northern California with her two smart, funny, lovely and lively daughters.

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