Resources

The world wide web has a plethora of resources for gardening and home. Here are just a few of our favorite book reads, many of which you can find at your local library, bookstore, or apothecary:

Gardening

- Bainbridge, David A. Gardening with Less Water: Low-Tech, Low-Cost Techniques. Published 2015.

- Carpenter, Jeff and Melanie. The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer: The Ultimate Guide to Producing High-Quality Herbs on a Market Scale. Published 2015.

- Hartung, Tammi. The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature. Published 2013.

- MacCavoy, Margaret and Kite, Pat. The Bird Lover’s Garden: Creating a Backyard Haven for Songbirds and Hummingbirds. Published 2001.

- Riotte, Louise. Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening. Published 1975, 1998.

Herbalism

- Czech, Richo. Making Plant Medicine. Published 2000, 2016.

- Keville, Kathi and Green, Mindy. Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art. Second Edition. Published 2009.

- McQuade Crawford, Amanda. Herbal Remedies for Women: Discover Nature’s Wonderful Secrets Just for Women. Published 1997.

- Weed, Susan S. Healing Wise. Published 1989.

- Wood, Mathew. The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicines. Published 1997.

Indigenous - Inspired

- Garrett, J.T. and Michael. Medicine of the Cherokee: The Way of Right Relationship. Published 1996.

- Hutchens, Alma R. Handbook of Native American Herbs. Published 1992.

- Kimball, Yeffe and Anderson, Jean. The Art of American Indian Cooking. Published 1965.

- Kimmerer, Robin Wall. Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Published 2013.

- Moerman, Daniel E. Native American Ethnobotany. Published 1998.

- Wilson, Gilbert. Buffalo Bird Woman’s Garden: Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians. Published 1987.

Nature

- Kershaw, MacKinon, & Pojar. Plants of the Rocky Mountains. Published 2016.

- O'Brien, Mary and Vail, Karen. Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Southern Rockies. Published 2015.

- Stucky Evenson, Vera & Denver Botanic Gardens. Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region. Published 2015.

- Tekiela, Stan. Birds of Colorado: Field Guide. Published 2001.

- Wohllben, Peter. The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World. Published 2015.

Permaculture

- Aranya. Permaculture Design: A Step-by-Step Guide. Published 2012. 

- Bane, Peter. The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country. Published 2012. 

- Bloom, Jessi and Boehlein, Dave. Practical Permaculture for Home and Landscapes, Your Community, and the Whole Earth. Published 2015.

- Brock, Adam. Change Here Now: Permaculture Solutions for Personal and Community Transformation. Published 2017.

- Eisenstein, Charles. Sacred Economics. Published 2011.

- Hemenway, Toby. Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Published 2009.

- Holmgren, David. Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability. Published 2002.

- Mollison, BIll. Introduction to Permaculture. Published 1991.

- Morrow, Rosemary. Earth User’s Guide to Permaculture. Published 1994.  

- Shepard, Mark. Restoration Agriculture. Published 2013.

- Toensmeier, Eric and Bates, Jonathan. Paradise Lot: Two Plant Geeks, One-Tenth of an Acre, and the Making of an Edible Garden Oasis in the City. Published 2013.

Cookbooks

- Baudar, Pascal. The Wildcrafting Brewer: Crafting Unique Drinks and Boozy Concoctions from Nature’s Ingredients. Published 2018.

- Fallon, Sally. Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and Diet Dictocrats. Published 2001.

- Falconi, Dina. Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook. Published 2013.

- Katzen, Mollie. Moosewood Cookbook. Published 1977.

- Slovenian Women’s Union of America. More Pots and Pans. Published 1998.

Kid-Approved Garden Resources:

- Calvo, Janit. Gardening in Miniature. Published 2013.

- Holland, Chris. I Love My World. Published 2009.

- Raftery, Kevin and Raftery, Kim Gilbert. Kids Gardening: A Kid's Guide to Messing Around in the Dirt. Published 1989.

- Tierra, Lesley. A Kid's Herb Book for Children of All Ages. Published 2000.

- Wildcraft: An Herbal Adventure Game. Learning Herbs, LLC.

Online Resources:

Community Resources (Colorado):

- Boulder County Permaculture Guild online forum and event listings

- Resource Central 6400 Arapahoe Rd. Boulder, CO. Sustainable Services for Materials Reuse

- Boulder PDC 2026 Course (see WIWL events calendar for details)

- Masa Seed Foundation. 47th St Boulder, CO. Bio-regional seeds.

- Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute Basalt, CO.

- The GrowHaus: Non-profit food production, distribution, and education in Denver’s biggest food desert.

- Rebecca’s Apothecary: Wildcrafted and sustainably harvested herbs, oils, tinctures, and more.