87. Wintergarden with Author Janet Fox

“With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots, and a good windowsill, there’s no better time to make an herb garden with mom than in the dead of winter. Together, a young girl and her mother can grow everything you find in a spring herb garden, from oregano to parsley and baby greens, carefully tending their plants to watch them thrive, all while frigid snow falls just outside the window. The multiple harvests of fresh greens are just what they need to stay warm through the coldest and darkest season. When Spring finally arrives, there’s one thing on the girl’s mind: more seeds!

In Wintergarden, author Janet Fox’s poetic text is accompanied by the dreamy watercolor artwork of acclaimed illustrator Jasu Hu. Additional material at the back of the book includes information on how to grow your own winter garden, to make sure you and your family can share fresh greens year-round.”

In this episode, author Janet Fox shares what inspired her to write this story and gives us a glimpse into her life as an author and passionate gardener.

MEET JANET:

Janet Fox is the award-winning author of ten books for young readers including three Young Adult novels. 3 middle-grade novels, two picture books, and one middle-grade nonfiction, with more coming soon. Her most recent books are the middle grade CARRY ME HOME (Simon and Schuster) about a pair of unhoused sisters, and WINTERGARDEN (Neal Porter Books) which has received four starred reviews. Janet is a book coach and teacher and has an MVA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. You can find more at www.janetsfox.com and follow her on writing craft here: https://janetfox.substack.com/

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