Lorna McMaster Artist Author Seed Advocate
Announcing her Award Winning book for young adults...
Winner of the 2025 Skipping Stones Magazine Award for Books About Nature and Ecology for Young Adults
"Do not take your troubles to the garden or you will surely lose them. Such was the case for Zoe in this charming story about her path to finding confidence, joy, and hope in her auntie’s seed garden. As you smile your way through the pages, rooting for Zoe, you may also take in some of the fundamental science of seed saving which is presented in a very accessible and memorable way. Through the beautiful stories of the many varieties she has stewarded over the years, Lorna’s passion for seeds, plants, and pollinators shines through, encouraging the scientist, gardener, and seeds saver inside us all. "
- Steph Hughes
Atlantic Project Director, Seed Change Canada
"...In this young adult novel, Zoe learns how a garden gives her the opportunity to make a positive difference to the health of Earth. I have spent hundreds of hours in my garden. Even so, I learned new information about plants and seeds from reading this book. I enjoyed the story, illustrations, and the light, hopeful conversations. I agree with the Auntie that gardening is a powerful practice that can grow a calming, positive outlook in us as we spend time in harmony with nature."
- Charlotte Behm
Author, educator, and ex-board member of Skipping Stones Magazine