In helping to make things grow, Mary Frances and her friends share the pleasure of the land—finding joy, appreciation and understanding of nature's wonders in their garden adventures.
From the physical aspects of cultivation and the planting of seeds and bulbs to learning about fertilization and reproduction of plants, Mary Frances discovers the joy of gardening and all it entails. She learns how to plan a garden for both annuals and perennials along with the names of the myriad of plants she can choose from.
She learns of plants that feed insects and plants that feed on insects and plants that feed on other plants. She learns of bulbs and vegetables and the joys of a garden party. Woven throughout the story are talking animals and insects (the Garden People) and mythical creatures such as the Fairy Wood Nymphs.
The story is sure to inspire a love for the land and an appreciation for "the great plan for the perpetuation of life."
Please note that the Mary Frances Garden Book is not written from a Christian perspective (for example, there are several references to Mother Nature.) It is written in a fairytale style, with Mary Frances conversing and interacting with inanimate objects that come to life such as Feather Flop the rooster and talking wood nymphs.