Soul of a Garden

Discover a new depth to gardening and explore how to take a meditative, mindful approach to your own garden efforts, as you embark on a spiritual journey filled with practical advice and enlightening anecdotes.

What really is the soul of a garden? How can you create a garden that is meaningful to you? And how can it help you find inner peace? Janaki Sandy Gaal tackles these questions with her unique blend of thoughtful reflection, commentary, and practical advice. From meditations for practice, to the main tenets of organic gardening, Janaki’s experience in all aspects of gardening shine through.

Viewing gardening as both a meditation practice and a metaphor for life, readers are invited on a journey to understand their own inner garden, bringing new depth to the time-honored art of gardening. Taking a non-denominational approach to spirituality, Janaki also approaches such subjects as mantra, yoga, and even how to build an altar in your garden. The result is that both spirituality and gardening meet in a very personal exploration of the natural world.

Featuring photos from Rebecca Gaal, this richly produced book will hold a place of honor in any collection. And whether it’s examples from Janaki’s own intriguing life story, inspiring quotes, or even some fun recipes to try­—there’s something for every gardening enthusiast in this beautiful tome.