The reading group meets once every two months, usually on a Thursday in even-numbered months.

EGC Book Group 2026-27 – books recommended:

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Past books presented by the Club’s speakers:

Richie Steffen
The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns by Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen
Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant, and Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden by Eileen M. Stark
Nature's Best Hope
Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy
how plants work
How Plants Work:  The Science Behind the Amazing Things Plants Do (Science for Gardeners) by Linda Chalker-Scott
Heirloom Gardener
The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World By John Forti
Garden Allies
Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving By Frederique Lavoipierre
The Earth in Her hands
The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants By Jennifer Jewell
Gardening NW
Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide, by Paul Bonine, Amy Campion
Pacific NW Garden Tour
The Pacific Northwest Garden Tour: The 60 Best Gardens to Visit in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, by Donald Olson
Tapestry Garden
A Tapestry Garden: The Art of Weaving Plants and Place by Marietta and Ernie O’Byrne
Fearless Gardening
Fearless Gardening by Loree Bohl. Be Bold, Break the Rules, and Grow What You Love.
Grow your own Tea
Grow your Own Tea: The Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting and Preparing by Susan M. Walcott and Christine Parks