Books…
Practical knowledge and Techniques
The Perennial Care Manual: A Plant-by-Plant Guide: What to Do & When to Do It by Nancy Ondra. I love Nancy Ondra’s writing. And bonus points for any gardening book with photography by Rob Cordillo.)
The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible by Edward C. Smith
The Pruning Book by Lee Reich
Backyard Lumberjack by Frank Philbrick
Dirr’s Encylopedia of Trees and Shrubs by Michael A. Dirr
Design Inspirations
The Layered Garden: Design Lessons for Year-Round Beauty From Brandywine Cottage by David Culp
Landscapes in Landscapes by Piet Oudolf
The Art of Gardening: Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer by R. William Thomas
The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change by Ken Druse
Natural Companions: The Garden Lover’s Guide to Plant Combinations by Ken Druse
Natives & Environment
Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design by Benjamin Vogt
Attracting Native Pollinators, The Xerces Society Guide: Protecting North America’s Bees and Butterflies by The Xerces Society
Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife With Native Plants
Restoration Agriculture: Real-world Permaculture for Farmers by Mark Shepherd
Podcasts…
Websites and Organizations…
Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association