SPRING STARTS NOW (although in my head it started three days ago, when I gardened outdoors for the first time). To celebrate, I offer a “giveaway” (our first “contest” ever, but there’s a first time for everything). Here’s how to win one of two “new” copies of my collectible, out-of-print book “A Way to Garden” (which I have seen sell for up to $125 online lately, oh my).

All you have to do to have a chance in the truly random drawing (I’ll use the tool at random [dot] org to pick a winner) is comment below, and be a subscriber to my email newsletter.

It’s easy to sign up for the latter if you haven’t already, and free, and here’s what it’s like in case you are worried I’m a spammer.

After I draw the winner, I’ll verify that he or she is, in fact, a subscriber…if not, I’ll draw again.

I know, that Margaret, she always wants something, right? Well, not really—there are no ads here or anything; I do this all for free for two years so far as of this week. (Truth be told, I do it for my mental health, and you are all part of the therapy.) But I love seeing our community grow, and the newsletter helps make that happen.

Happy spring, and good luck in the drawing! The two winners will be announced one week from today, March 27; entries close midnight Friday, March 26.