The Picking Garden

The Picking Garden by Jo Turner is a beautifully made garden book that blends family history with a gentle celebration of growing, gathering and noticing the seasons. With illustrations by Australian artist Rachel Russell, it’s a visual treat for anyone who finds joy in the small details of everyday life.

Turner draws on generations of gardeners and preservers in her own family, from East Sussex roots to the practical wisdom of fruit, vegetables and flowers cultivated to feed a household. Russell’s artwork, inspired by the natural world, brings a vivid sense of time passing in the garden—full of colour, close observation and quiet charm.

Perfect for readers who love gardening, nature writing, illustrated nonfiction or thoughtful gift books, especially those drawn to seasonal living and creative inspiration.

Add it to your shelf and let your own patch of green feel a little more magical.