A Wilder Way

How Gardens Grow Us

De: Poppy Okotcha

Narrado por: Poppy Okotcha

Bloomsbury presents A Wilder Way, written and read by Poppy Okotcha.

'A wise, passionate, heartfelt book. An invaluable resource for those seeking greater attunement with the year's cycles' - Katherine May

'I learnt so much, about the alchemy of the living world and the possibilities of relationship. I finished the book newly awestruck by planet Earth and all the life that she carries. Beautifully written, nourishing, evocative and inspiring' - Lucy Jones, author of Losing Eden

'Poppy’s fresh-eyed look at her own little corner of the county gave me a renewed sense of wonder and delight at the joys and challenges of loving and (on good days) living off a small patch of land. Plus some truly brilliant ideas for getting the most from it' - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

'This is an intimate look at building a true relationship with a garden and all that live in it. Practical, poetic, political —like the best conversations over tea in the garden' - Alys Fowler
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A Wilder Way is a memoir of a relationship with an ever-changing garden, of setting down roots and becoming embedded in nature, and of how tending to a patch of land will not only grow us as individuals, but can also help to grow a better world.

Join Poppy Okotcha in her wild little garden in Devon, where, over the course of a year, she shares the inspiring, the mundane and the magical moments that arise from tending a garden through the seasons, and what they can teach us about living more sustainably.

Alongside tips for sowing and growing, wild ingredients to be found and delicious seasonal recipes to make, she shows us how the small joys of engaging with the natural world are imperative for our physical and emotional wellbeing. How the more we look at the world around us, the more we learn and the more we care. Woven throughout are personal stories, exploration of environmental issues facing us today, and folktales from her English and Nigerian heritage – stories with nature at their heart that have inspired her, and will inspire us to live a little more wildly.

WINNER OF THE JANE GRIGSON TRUST – SOUS CHEF AWARD FOR NEW FOOD AND DRINK WRITERS 2025©2025 Poppy Okotcha (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

This book and the author are true gems ✨

This year I started my very first Garden at a local community garden here in Salt Lake City. I have always helped my mom with her garden in her back yard, but there is something very special about having your own and really getting to know each plant intimately.
I listened to Poppy’s audio book as I weeded, prepared the soil, and planted my little seedlings. It calmed my soul and became my favorite part of my day.
Poppy’s lovely voice and beautiful words have brought my mind and heart so much peace and inspiration. Her wisdom and experience not only helped me grow, but also my garden.
Thank you again Poppy for sharing the precious moments you spent in your garden and the many lessons it has taught you. I can’t wait to make rosehip syrup. My hands are dirty and my heart is full.