My cottage core lesbian heart is delighted by this lovely little gem of a book! Debbie's musings and art are very comforting and grounding, and Roxane Gay's recipes are super accessible and inspiring.

I found this book to be a delightful combination of illustrations, photographs, watercolors and drawings that brought the book to life. Debbie Millman tells us the story of her adventures into gardening. It is a reflection on her successes and pitfalls. I found the recipes to be an added bonus in this beautiful book.

I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book. It was refreshing on a cold winter day.





Thanks to Net Galley and Timber Press for providing me with a copy of this book for review.

I recently had the chance to review an ARC of Debbie Millman’s Love Letter to a Garden, and it was not what I expected—in the best way. This book is absolutely charming.

First, the illustrations are stunning—a blend of photos, watercolors, and drawings that create a nostalgic, heartfelt atmosphere. I especially connected with the words in this book because, like the author, my love for gardening began in adulthood, though it was my grandmother who first introduced me to it.

She takes readers on a journey through the seasons of a garden and life itself, touching on the surge of gardening during the pandemic—a time when many turned to growing their own food and finding solace in nature. The book beautifully reflects on both the joys and challenges of gardening, reminding us that, like life, gardens experience both loss and renewal. As a bonus, I loved the inclusion of recipes at the end, using ingredients straight from the garden. A Love Letter to the Garden is more than just a book about plants—it’s a reflection on resilience, growth, and the beauty of life itself. A truly lovely read.

Love Letter to a Garden by Debbie Millman

I added Love Letter to a Garden to my wishlist because Debbie Millman is a graphic design hero. I've seen her speak at Adobe Max and listened to her podcast, Design Matters. I have at least two of her books about brand/graphic design on my bookshelf already (no pressure!).

Love Letter to a Garden is a lovely piece of visual storytelling about how Debbie fell in love with gardening—and the perspective that having your hands connected to the earth brings. It also touches on how COVID changed not only our lives but also our physical surroundings.

Nestled amongst Debbie's paintings/illustrations of the bounty of their garden are recipes by Roxane Gay. This book will be gifted to many art, gardening, and cooking lovers.

Love Letter to a Garden will be available on April 15, 2025. Thanks to NetGalley and Timber Press for providing me with a copy for review.

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As expected, the graphic design is gorgeous.

Go read a book!

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This short, beautifully illustrated book is a gift to anyone who loves nature and gardening, or who wants to learn the best way to go about pursuing any new endeavor (especially one they are intimidated by). The bonus is that it includes fresh, healthy recipes to use garden produce. Inspirational and reflective -- ideal "winter reading" for gardeners.

"Love Letter to a Garden" by Debbie Millman is a heartfelt reflection on her evolving journey as a gardener. Starting with gifted houseplants and inspiration from a lone city peony, she cultivated gardens in both New York and Los Angeles. Interwoven with recipes from her wife, Roxane Gay, this book is a charming and inspiring celebration of growth, perseverance, and the deep connection between gardens and the heart.

What a lovely little book about flowers and the love for them! It’s a very short book that you can read in 30 minutes or less with lovely illustrations. As a flower lover, I really enjoyed this book, I recognized myself in it!
5 stars out of 5 for me!!!

Debbie Millman has written a gorgeous thoughtful ode to life to the bounty from the garden.Her thoughtful words and the beautiful illustrations make this a feast for the eyes& her wife’s Roxanne Gays recipes using the gifts from the authors garden make for a spectacular meal..I will be giving Love Letter to a Garden to dear friends.#netgalley#timberpress.