Gardens of Texas: Visions of Resilience from the Lone Star State

By Pam Penick

Gardening in the Lone Star State is a different challenge in every region. But through extreme heat or winter freeze, at arid deserts or humid flood-prone areas, Gardens of Texas shows you how Texans--and the gardens they nurture--thrive.

With variations and growing extremes in climate per vast region, threats like fire ants, rattlesnakes, and thorn-heavy plants, cultivation and care of a lush, thriving garden in Texas is no small feat. Gardens of Texas, a photograph-rich collection of explorations of Texas gardens and conversations with the brilliant gardeners behind them, readers will learn that, while such an endeavor is a considerable challenge, it is not impossible. Popular gardening blogger and author Pam Penick leads readers through 27 vibrant Texas gardens teeming with personality and holds in-depth conversations with the gardeners innovating through it all. With over 600 enchanting photographs and takeaways from every garden featured, Gardens of Texas offers gardeners empowerment and inspiration.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1643263749
• ISBN13: 9781643263748
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 400 Pages
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.8" x 10.8"