Bring in the energy of wild places and work in harmony with the land to grow your own food and live sustainably.In this beautifully illustrated book, award-winning garden designer Mary Reynolds encourages us to create a bond with the land to restore its health and feel its energy. Drawing inspiration from permaculture traditions as well as the ancient multi-tiered approach of forest gardening, Mary demonstrates how to create a magical garden that is an expanding, living, interconnected ecosystem. The Garden Awakening is both art and inspiration for any garden lover seeking to create a positive and natural space while incorporating sustainable living such as growing your own food. It combines practical step-by-step instructions with spiritual, ancient Celtic stories to help you awaken any garden space, nurturing it to benefit both the land and the people in it. This design approach allows ecosystems to be whole and in balance while providing a place for human beings to live happy and productive lives. Transform your garden into a vibrant, wild area that embraces the spiritual side of nature with this wonderful read.

Acknowledgements Foreword by Larry Korn Introduction I. Restoring WellnessSacred SpacesNature is Stronger than NurtureFinding Your RootsRestoring Health to your Land II. Garden DesignGardens as expressions of beauty The five elements for designing gardens in partnership with nature Design element 1: The tool of intention. Magic uncloaked Design element 2: Selecting areas to hold specific intentionsDesign element 3: Designing with the patterns and shapes of natureDesign element 4: The power of symbols and imagery Design element 5: Putting your design on paperIII. The Forest GardenForging an alliance Listen I Never Liked Planting Plans Grow Your Own Forest Gardening Successional Planting Forest Gardening in Steps The Seven Layers of a Forest Garden Bees for Life Joe IV. Alternative Management PracticesMulchingWays to Clear the Land Lawns and Lawn Maintenance Pest Control Natural RemediesTonics, Fertilizers, Potting Mixtures and Tree Protection The Cultivation and Care of TreesResources Index