PLANTS NEED FRIENDS TOO!

Jamie Walton
Price $19.99
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From social media superstar, and Sunday Times bestselling author and gardener, Jamie Walton, this charming picture book uses plant friendships to show how cooperation, kindness and growing together help everyone. 
 
From cheery sunflowers and shy little carrots to brave (but smelly) onions, each plant has its own strengths that help the vegetable garden thrive.   
 
But when Squish the squash plant sprouts and can't stop growing, the garden faces new challenges: can she find the right friends to help her fit in? And when sneaky beetles creep into the patch, munching leaves and causing trouble, will the helpful herbs come to the rescue? 
 
With teamwork, understanding and a little bit of magic from Mari the Marigold, the plant friends discover that everyone has a role to play and that plants, like people, need friends to be able to grow! 
 
Plants Need Friends Too! is a heartwarming adventure with companion planting techniques at its core.  
 
Complete with wonderfully whimsical illustrations by Rose Gerrard, this book teaches lessons from nature and shows that being a good friend – just like a good companion plant – means helping others. 

Subject area:
Format:
Format Juvenile - Hardcover 32 Pages
ISBN:
ISBN 9781805704256
Size:
Size9.25 in x 10.87 in / 235.00 mm x 276.00 mm
Published:
Published Date June 23rd, 2026
Jamie Walton

Jamie Walton is an ecological horticulturist and conservationist, growing food, flowers, and microbes in North Yorkshire, UK. His mission is to support others on their gardening journey, regardless of their circumstances.

Since founding @nettlesandpetals, Jamie has gained a global audience who share inspiring posts on gardening, conservation, and growing plants and vegetables using ecological methods. By focusing on sustainability, Jamie not only teaches people how to grow their own food but also encourages a deeper connection with nature.

Join the community @nettlesandpetals.

 

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