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Startle Garden – Review & Giveaway

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A great new gardening book, Startle Garden, shares basic, step by step ideas to create a beautiful gardening space with worksheets and ornament projects.

A wonderful book, startle garden, for the beginning and experienced gardeners alike.

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Today I am super excited to present a new garden book, “Startle Garden” by my friend, Carole West, of Garden UP Green. Don’t you just love the title? If you love gardens, then I’m sure you’ve experienced the delight that they bring. I personally would say one of my very favorite things in the whole world, is seeing the growth or change of my garden, day after day. And yes, sometimes I am thrilled at the site of the garden, and that’s a good thing.

The Startle Garden

The Premise

The premise of this book is to create a garden that nourishes your soul and brings you joy. One that startles you with the awe of its beauty and goodness. Something you’ve created, with the help of mother nature.  Who doesn’t want that in their life?

The Heart

The center of this book contains all the information you would need to create a beautiful, and rewarding garden. From planning to planting, maintenance and more. Most of all, Carole describes her tried and true tips, each step of the way, to make the process easy for both the beginner and the experienced gardener.

The Extra Amenities

This book also offers many worksheets, checklists and useful graphics throughout, to help you focus and stay on track. And, you will also find a special unique creative section, called Adding Garden Flair. Here Carole shows you how to make gorgeous stenciled signs, and creative planters to add a little extra pizzazz, and your own personal stamp on your amazing garden space.

Beautiful raised bed of zinnias from the book Startle Garden.

 

I really love Carole’s voice and easy to follow prompts of this book. She makes me want to get out the power tools and create a few new raised beds this year. After all, you can never have too many startle gardens in your life.

Want it now?
The Startle Garden can be purchased on Amazon and Createspace.

Get one Free:
Enter the giveaway below. One lucky winner will receive a printed copy from Carole, sent directly to their home.

A great gardening guide and workbook for gardeners.

Details on the Giveaway – Ends Feb. 19, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST

  • No purchase necessary.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.
  • Open to residents United States only.
  • Entries must be received by February 19, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST.
  • One entry per person and/or IP address.
  • Prize includes one copy of The Startle Garden book by Carole West,  retail value of $21 
  • The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning.
  • The winner will be selected randomly from eligible entries.
  • Void where prohibited by law.
  • To enter, leave a comment below with a valid email address.
  • The winner will be notified by email on Monday, February 20, 2017

By entering this giveaway, you agree to the terms and confirm you meet the entry requirements.

Enter the giveaway by answering this question in the comments area below.

Are you new to gardening, or have you been
gardening for a long time?

 

About Patti Estep

Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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Comments

  1. Kathy Chernicky says

    Thank you so much for the free book!! I am beyond excited about receiving it. We’ve had 70 degree weather the last two days here in VA and the gardening bug is huge for me. I can’t wait to see how I can have my own Startle Garden!!

    Reply

    • Patti Estep says

      Hi Kathy,

      You info is on it’s way to Carole and you should be receiving your book in the mail shortly.

      I know you will be able to create a wonderful startle garden in no time.
      Thanks for stopping by,

      Patti

      Reply

  3. Suzy says

    I have always had a small garden. We have lived on a farm for 2 years now. Last years garden was the biggest I have ever had! This year and every year after, will be bigger and better. I am looking forward to making all sorts of smaller gardens, boxes and raised beds.

    Reply

  4. Stacie says

    I’m new to gardening and love veggie gardening. I also have had success with bulbs. Looking forward to spring and getting dirty again.

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  5. Sara says

    An expert plant killer here! A dog or cat and I have been about veggie and flower gardens since the late ’50’s, when a beagle and I were hiding in garlic and toppy onions watching Dad disc the main garden with the Massey. The gene was passed on to my children : toddlers pulling up annuals as fast as Mom could plant them, picking ‘magic’ purple beans. Of course, they did not enjoy being recruited to spread mulch or manure, but they developed a love for fresh herbs, berries and garden produce. Fast forward to their first apartment container gardens while I’ve downsized to 2 foot high raised beds in order to help me age in place, and the next care package to kid #2 in the Peace Corps includes a window sill seed starter with peat pellets and seeds of favorite hot peppers.

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  7. Pam C. says

    After about 20 years I once again have time and opportunity to garden. I’ve just begun planting vegetables and flowers since we moved to FLorida a few months ago. I’d love to see what the book’s recommendations are. I know it would prove very helpful to me.

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  9. Roxanne says

    Are you new to gardening, or have you been gardening for a long time?

    I have done a lot outside with flowers and shrubs — for nearly 20 years of my adult life. This year I want to try my hand at a vegetable garden. I would love to have “Startle Garden” by Carole West. I looked to order a copy but cannot afford one at this time.

    Thank you

    Reply

    • Patti Estep says

      Hi Roxanne,

      I’ve been gardening in one way or another for most of my life. A vegetable garden would be a great idea and is something that Carole does well. I’ll be sure to add your name in the random selection at the end of the giveaway.
      Thanks for stopping by,
      Patti

      Reply

  10. Joy says

    I’ve been gardening since I was a child. I love finding new varieties of plants to grow in my garden here in Alaska. I enjoy learning new gardening tips.

    Reply

  11. Dee Johnson says

    I am still new to gardening. I have been growing herbs for about two years and am hoping to branch out to tomatoes and peppers this year.

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  12. Martha Taylor says

    Gardening began when I was a youngster. My family have always been gardeners and no matter how many years a person gardens, there is always new things to learn. Thank you for the opportunity to have this magazine with even more new ideas. Martha

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    • Patti Estep says

      Hi Martha,

      You are so right. I’ve been gardening for a long time and am constantly learning and trying new things. Keeps it interesting and fun.
      Thanks for stopping by,
      Patti

      Reply

    • Patti Estep says

      Hi Sandy,

      I think I would love to work in a nursery or greenhouse. I keep hinting to buying a small greenhouse for myself but so far haven’t got there. 🙂
      Thanks for stopping by,
      Patti

      Reply

  14. Vickie says

    I have been gardening a long time. Although my flowers are pretty I want them to startle someone. Just like this books says!

    Reply

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