Countless garden books tell us what, when, where and how to plant. Few explore the reasons why gardening becomes central to so many people"s lives. In Garden Voices, Carolyn Rapp explores the relationships of women with their gardens, revealing sources of joy that go far beyond the pleasure of harvesting flowers, herbs or vegetables. Everyone who reads Garden Voices, and the stories of the 12 women who contributed, will hear a whisper of themselves in the words of these creative, courageous, wise women. This is not just a book for people who love gardens, it is a book for people who love stories.