Happy dance! Design magazine Austin Home recommends my forthcoming book, Gardens of Texas, in their Summer 2025 Water & Land Issue!

I’m honored to see it included alongside other “new books by Austin creatives [that] reveal the heart, strategy, and soul behind great spaces.”

In “Fresh Off the Press: Book Releases,” Kiernan McCormick writes:

“Award-winning writer and gardening expert/enthusiast Pam Penick is releasing her third book on October 14. Gardens of Texas, featuring over 600 photographs, highlights the range of the Lone Star State’s garden landscapes. Penick, author of Lawn Gone! and The Water-Saving Garden, brings 27 uniquely Texas gardens to life through in-depth conversations with their makers, informing readers how these landscapes adapt to heat, drought, cold snaps, and the changing climate.”

Thank you for including my book in your recommended reads, Austin Home!

Local readers, pick up a copy of the magazine at a newsstand (try Keep Looking Shop or Barnes & Noble) or find it online to read about Austinites in all fields who are thinking deeply about the land we inhabit.

Inspiration inside

I may be biased (ahem), but Gardens of Texas will look great on a coffee table — perfect for design aficionados of all stripes, interior and exterior. And it’s not just pretty pictures! This handsome hardback is packed with takeaway ideas and conversations with some truly inspiring Texas gardeners. Gardens of Texas is available for pre-order at Amazon and other online book sellers.

Come hear me speak

To learn more, mark your calendar for one of my upcoming talks. I’m continually updating my Events page with scheduled appearances. Come say hi!

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Digging Deeper

Come learn about gardening and design at Garden Spark! I organize in-person talks by inspiring designers, landscape architects, authors, and gardeners a few times a year in Austin. These are limited-attendance events that sell out quickly, so join the Garden Spark email list to be notified in advance; simply click this link and ask to be added. Read all about the Season 8 lineup here!

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