THE LIGHT EATERS: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by ZOË SCHLANGER
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
BOTANY • PANT LIFE • WONDER
Zoe explores plant consciousness, communication, their ingenious ability to adapt, and more.
Recommended for plant lovers or anyone interested in understanding life.
ON TYRANNY: TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY BY TIMOTHY SNYDER
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
CITIZEN ACTION • HISTORY • CURRENT AFFAIRS
A compact and concise look at the history that’s especially pertinent in this moment, what we can learn from those times, and actions you can take to ensure we continue to advance humanity and uphold democracy.
HOW TO CREATE YOUR GARDEN BY ADAM FROST
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
GARDEN DESIGN • HOW-TO GUIDES • INFORMATIVE
This is a good resource for beginners and even gardeners with some experience looking to either complexly redesign a space or update a portion of it. I found it very useful for considering how to layer in plants and consider scale.
INDEPENDENT THINKING & MEDIA’S INVISIBLE POWERS FROM NOAM CHOMSKY
LEARNING RECOMMENDATION
INDEPENDENT THINKING • EMPOWERMENT • CLARITY
Check out this class from Noam Chomsky that will teach you how to hear over the noise of polarized shouting and think for yourself.
THE MYSTIC JESUS BY MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
Inner Peace • Tools for Life • Inner Peace Spirituality
WINTER GARDENING IN THE MARITIME NORTHWEST, BINDA COLEBROOK
Gardening • Growing Food • Reference
THE SEVEN CIRCLES: INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS FOR LIVING WELL, CHELSEY LUGER & THOSH COLLINS
ENVIRONMENT • EMPOWERING • NON-FICTION
THE FUTURE WE CHOOSE, CHRISTINA FIGUERES & TOM RIVETT-CARNAC
ENVIRONMENT • EMPOWERING • NON-FICTION
The Bullet Journal Method, by Ryder Carroll
Pen and paper approach to thoughtfully organizing not just your day, but life.
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Autobiography • Inspiring • Eye Opening
Beginning with growing up on the South Side of Chicago and continuing all the way through her time as FLOTUS, Michelle shares her struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned.