The Rookie Gardener by Chloe Foster (Paperback)

Essential Beginner’s Guide | Australian Gardening Focus | Build Your Green Thumb

The Rookie Gardener is a down-to-earth, highly practical guidebook aimed at people who are just starting out in gardening, or anyone who feels they’ve “got no floriferous idea.” In a warm, encouraging tone, Chloe Foster walks readers through everything from the very basics (what a plant is) to planning gardens, understanding soil and light, planting, watering, weeding, fertilising, propagation, composting and maintaining healthy gardens.

Packed with step-by-step projects, plant-spotlight features, checklists, garden hacks and tips for small-space, sustainable gardening, this book is designed to help “rookies” grow confidence and competence, from indoor pots to full backyard gardens!

Ideal For:

• First-time gardeners stepping into backyard or balcony planting
• Homeowners wanting to start veggie patches, native gardens or small landscape projects
• Garden lovers seeking a comprehensive reference that’s easy to understand
• Gift buyers looking for an inspiring present for new homeowners or nature lovers

Key Features:
✅ Written by Australian horticulturist Chloe Foster - advice is local, relevant and hard-to-misinterpret 
✅ Covers garden planning, soil, light, plant selection, maintenance, propagation, harvest and more - building skill from ground up 
✅ Includes step-by-step projects, easy checklists and garden-hacks - perfect for trial and error learning
✅ Emphasises sustainable gardening - growing food, attracting wildlife, reducing chemicals and working with nature
✅ Great for small spaces, balconies, courtyards - as well as larger gardens and landscaping plans

Availability:
Available in-store at ID Garden Centre, Eltham, or for local delivery across Melbourne’s north-east.

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Publish Date: 2 September 2025
ISBN: 9781760688660
Format: Paperback
Extent: 320 pages