A Time to Plant

Name: A Time to Plant
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Rating: 4.6 (273 reviews)
Author: James T. Farmer

by James T. Farmer

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4.6 (273)

4.6 stars from 273 reviews

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Last checked: Jun 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love growing things but find most gardening books too technical or impersonal for how you actually live.
You care about seasonal eating and want to know exactly when to plant, prune, and harvest in your specific climate.
You entertain at home and want your garden to supply both dinner and the flowers for your table.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a comprehensive reference guide with pest management and soil chemistry broken down in detail.
You garden in climates far from the Deep South and need region-specific timing and advice.
You prefer a no-frills approach to gardening without the lifestyle and entertaining elements woven throughout.

About this book

James T. Farmer teaches gardening to a new generation of Southerners, encouraging them to make it central to their lifestyle. The book covers the traditional rules of flower and vegetable gardening in the Deep South, such as timing pruning for May, presented in a voice that emphasizes appreciation for life and home entertaining. Alongside gardening instruction, the book includes seasonal recipes, suggestions for floral arrangements, and centerpiece ideas using garden plants. The content combines descriptive text with colorful photographs and garden-to-table recipes.

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Currently around #310K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Climbing the charts — 58% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 273 reviews

Gaining approximately 1 new review per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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