Medicine From the Trees: Herbal Remedies from the Forest for Whole-Body Health and Wellness 

Dr. JJ Pursell

The majestic trees that provide us with much-needed canopy, from the sturdy oak to the resilient willow, hold more than just shade—they hold a pharmacy. Dr. Pursell, a naturopathic physician, explores the medicinal potential of 35 common tree species, offering recipes for tinctures, teas and salves. While the title evokes the forest, the principles of botanical healing are deeply applicable to our own backyards. $35 (rizzolibookstore.com)

Garden Voices: A Year of Gardeners’ Writing 

Claire Masset

Imagine sitting on a shaded veranda, eavesdropping on a conversation between history’s most devoted horticulturalists. In this evocative anthology, Masset assembles a daily calendar of musings from figures such as Emily Dickinson, Claude Monet and even George Orwell. From the quiet grit of digging through rocky soil to the fleeting joy of a summer’s last bloom, these entries serve as a reminder that the “invisible green thread” of gardening connects us across centuries and continents. $40 (rizzolibookstore.com)

Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening: Techniques and Know-How for Gardening with Nature 

American Horticultural Society

In the desert, gardening is less about conquering nature and more about collaborating with it. The American Horticultural Society’s latest handbook moves beyond simple trends to offer a primer in stewardship. This guide provides wisdom for fostering biodiversity, managing stormwater with rain gardens and identifying “keystone” plants that support local pollinators. It’s an essential roadmap for anyone looking to transform a thirsty traditional lawn into a resilient, water-wise sanctuary that thrives in harmony with the Southwest’s unique ecosystem. $29 (quarto.com)

Naturalistic Flowers

Ally and Jess Lister 

There is a profound beauty in the “perfectly imperfect.” Sisters Ally and Jess Lister, the duo behind the celebrated floral studio AESME, invite readers to move away from stiff, store-bought arrangements toward a style that mirrors the untamed grace of a meadow. Through stunning photography and practical guidance, they demonstrate how to use seasonal blooms, textural grasses and even “weeds” to create movement and depth. For the Arizona host, this book is a master class in bringing the organic, effortless beauty of the outdoors onto the dining table, celebrating the wilder side of the botanical world. $40 (thamesandhudsonusa.com)