Writers share gifts of the garden in a collection of personal essays. In "Origins and Ra(t)velations" a new home owner receives wisdom from the unlikeliest of guests to her garden. A woman makes discoveries tending the garden of an elder in "A Year in Sissy's Garden." A self-described "reluctant gardener" learns about nature from her rescue dogs. A woman visits botanical gardens close to home and around the world, finding them places of joy throughout her life. A praying mantis named Babycakes becomes a magnificent companion and teacher. In "Mein Apfelbaum" a beloved apple tree provides a sense of belonging from childhood and into adolescence and adulthood. Discover the magic of these and other personal reflections on the garden in this spirited essay collection from contemporary writers.