This entertaining ebook is for beginning gardeners. It lists comical rules and advice (presented as essays) about first-time flower and vegetable gardening.

Think of gardening as a game aiming to grow plenty of gorgeous flowers and abundant produce without experiencing too many pitfalls and frustrations. Presented in this publication are 25 rules or laws all new gardeners may experience when growing plants. Think of them as advice on what to expect or avoid when becoming more involved in gardening. Depending on where you live and your lifestyle, some rules may not apply to you — at least not now.

This publication differs from my other flower gardening ebooks, for these rules apply to actual situations (some embarrassingly so) in my life of gardening. All the people mentioned are real.

Regardless of whether you own acres of land or a few potted plants on a patio or deck, gardening should always bring a smile to your face. I hope reading this short "rulebook" has the same response.