Off to the Nursery

Spring is here, and it's time to plant the garden. We're planning to grow tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs - and maybe even add some worms! What else should we plant? Which flowers are best for attracting bees? And how do we care for everything?

Learn all about gardens and gardening in this engaging tour through a plant nursery - packed with practical ideas, stunning illustrations, and delightful personalities.

A tribute to the people who nurture our gardens and strengthen our connection to nature, featuring the vibrant and colourful style of award-winning artist Alice Oehr.

'This engaging and brightly coloured tour through a plant nursery is a perfect introduction to gardening for children aged 5+ and is a vibrant celebration of gardens and those who nurture them.'
-Karys McEwen, Vice President of CBCA VIC, Books+Publishing

'A child speaker and their mother enthusiastically acquire plants for a garden in Oehr's vibrantly rendered picture book, second in the "Off to" series ... playful and informative ... a bountiful work that will help to make choosing plants feel within reach.'
-Publishers Weekly

'Alice Oehr transforms a routine trip to the garden centre into a vibrant exploration of the plant world ... Off to the Nursery plants the seeds of curiosity, discovery, and caring for our natural world.'
-Midwest Book Review