Books

Lucy’s books invite you into the magical, wonderful world of Florida outdoors. Just click on the book for more!

Wednesday Notes

A weekly blog that started as a pandemic panacea and became a phenomenon – combination journal, travel log and memoir that looks at the profoundness of everyday life and finds humor, tragedy and reasons for hope. A good read for the jaded of heart who might have forgotten that miracles happen every day.

Wednesday Notes covers a year and a half of weekly blogs and comes with photographs and ideas for projects easy for the reader.

The Zen of Florida Gardening

Zen gardening is simple. Show up. Breathe. Listen. Learn. Connect. The third and ultimate gardening book by Lucy Tobias, Sea Aster Press, 2020, has three sections – People, Places and Projects.


Circle the Center - labyrinth book

Circle the Center: Labyrinths in Florida

Ancient pathways of healing and hope become new Florida adventures


Mary Margaret La ManatiMaria Margarita la Manati

Spanish language readers can now enjoy this picture book for young readers and families. The story of a young Florida manatee and the study guide with projects to help Mary Margaret and friends both provide a fun and memorable way to learn about Florida’s environment, teamwork and the value of persistence.


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Florida Gardens Gone Wild(er)

Enter the world of Florida’s newest and wildest backyard garden book!


Mary Margaret ManateeMary Margaret Manatee

Ready to swim and splash your way into reading fun?  Meet Mary Margaret Manatee and paddle along for adventures in learning about family, friends and the power of persistence.  Young readers will discover Florida’s unique environment too with coloring pages, activities and more.


10 Florida Great Walks Around Gainesville and Ocala (Amazon Kindle)

Surprise! Wonderful walks are waiting for you right in the heart of Florida cities and nearby. No experience required except a love of being outdoors and discovering new things about Florida. 10 Florida Great Walks Around Gainesville and Ocala with take you to historic areas, greenways, parks big and small and special places off the beaten path. What are you waiting for? Buy this book. Let’s go. (Kindle Edition Only)

 


50 Great Walks in Florida50_Great_Walks_in_florida_Cover

Explore Florida’s history, culture, and national wonders on fascinating mini-trips for all ages.




Each book takes gardening in Florida to a new level – places to explore, interesting people to meet, projects to do and most of all, turn your gardening moments into a Zen experience.