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The Goth Garden

The Mystery, Beauty, and Lore of Dark Gardening
Series: The Goth Garden
Brief Description
Explore the mysterious beauty of gothic gardening with this illustrated plant encyclopaedia, featuring the history, myths, and lore behind 50 dark and unique plants perfect for creating your very own spooky garden. From the Mangave Black Widow to the humble mint plant, discover the hidden stories... Read More
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Discover the eerie beauty of the goth garden! As interest in gothic gardening continues to grow, this fully illustrated encyclopedia of plants is an essential tool to help readers understand what a goth garden really is by diving into the history, mythology, and lore of 50 of the darkest plants around.

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Explore the mysterious beauty of gothic gardening with this illustrated plant encyclopaedia, featuring the history, myths, and lore behind 50 dark and unique plants perfect for creating your very own spooky garden. From the Mangave Black Widow to the humble mint plant, discover the hidden stories behind plants that bring a moody, gothic vibe to your garden. Learn what makes a garden truly gothic as you uncover the fascinating histories and legends of unusual plants, inspiring you to design your own striking gothic garden. Discover the dark and fascinating histories of these unique plants and get inspired to incorporate them into your gothic garden or spooky outdoor space. Youโ€™ll explore unique varieties like:
  • The โ€œQueen of the Nightโ€ Tulip
  • Black Krim Tomatoes
  • The โ€œBlack Magicโ€ Petunia
  • And many more!
Unearth the secrets of plants like โ€œBlack Laceโ€ Elderberry, with its dark foliage and connections to Freya, the goddess of love and death, or the deep red basil that adds both flavour and gothic flair to your garden. Whether youโ€™re a seasoned gardener or just beginning your botanical journey, The Goth Garden will inspire you to transform your space into an enchanting, gothic retreat filled with mystery and life.

Series: The Goth Garden

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  • The Goth Garden
    Explore the mysterious beauty of gothic gardening with this illustrated plant encyclopaedia, featuring the history, myths, and lore behind 50 dark and unique plants perfect for creating your very own spooky garden. From the Mangave Black Widow to the humble mint plant, discover the hidden stories behind plants that bring a moody, gothic vibe to your garden. Learn what makes...
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  • The Goth Garden: Dark Blooms
    Goth gardening meets postcards in this unique, elegant, and aesthetic collection. Whether theyโ€™re being sent through the mail, used as spooky dรฉcor, or featured in a junk journal, this versatile note card format captures the beauty of the dark garden while creating new opportunities to bring these unusual plants to life. A celebration of the dark magic of the gothic...
    Postcard book or pack
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781507224472

Publisher: Adams Media Corporation

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 December 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Adams Media Corporation

Illustration: 4-color with illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Felicia Feaster is a content creator, editor, and lifestyle journalist with a specialty in garden writing. She is the winner of multiple awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Garden Writers Association. Her writing has appeared in Martha Stewart, Elle, HGTV, and more. Learn more about her work at FeliciaFeaster.com.

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  • The Goth Garden: Dark Blooms
    Goth gardening meets postcards in this unique, elegant, and aesthetic collection. Whether theyโ€™re being sent through the mail, used as spooky dรฉcor, or featured in a junk journal, this versatile note card format captures the beauty of the dark garden while creating new opportunities to bring these unusual plants to life. A celebration of the dark magic of the gothic...
    Postcard book or pack
    $4700
    Pre-order
    Out

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