Barbara Damrosch, renowned horticulturist and co-creator of the celebrated Four Season Farm, invites gardeners to transform kitchen gardening into an imaginative, year-round lifestyle.
As the keynote speaker for the Camden Garden Club’s “Edible Gardens & Bountiful Tables” Expo on July 17, she shares insights from her new book, A Life in the Garden, which blends practical gardening wisdom with personal reflections on growing food and flowers sustainably.
Damrosch’s approach encourages gardeners to spread planting and harvesting throughout the seasons, using cold frames and greenhouses to nurture cold-hardy crops and extend the growing season.
This method balances workload and deepens the connection with nature, making gardening a continuous, joyful experience rather than a seasonal frenzy.
Her book offers accessible, engaging guidance for gardeners of all levels, emphasizing empowerment through partnership with nature. It features detailed advice on soil care, crop rotation, and integrating flowers alongside vegetables to enhance both productivity and garden beauty.
Praised for its charm and practical insights, A Life in the Garden is described as “an imaginative experience” that makes kitchen gardening both artful and attainable.
Barbara and her husband Eliot Coleman, pioneers of organic and sustainable farming, have long demonstrated how small-scale gardening can yield bountiful harvests and vibrant floral displays.
Their work inspires gardeners to cultivate not only food but also the natural beauty that flowers bring to any garden space.
At the Camden Garden Club event, attendees can meet Barbara, purchase her book, and gain inspiration to start or deepen their own gardening journeys-embracing flowers, vegetables, and the rhythms of nature throughout the year.
