Garden to the Max

Garden to the Max invites readers to explore a bold, vibrant approach to gardening through 20 maximalist gardens across the U.S., proving that more truly is better. Featuring stunning photography by Bob Stefko and lively stories by garden writer Teresa Woodard, the book showcases exuberant plant combinations, wild collections, and deeply personal landscapes created by passionate gardeners—including Newfields’ own Irvin Etienne and his dazzling home garden. From an amateur ornithologist to an urban pollinator advocate, each garden bursts with personality, nonstop blooms, and ecological intention, while information-packed sidebars offer standout plants and growing tips to inspire readers to embrace their own joyful, layered gardening style—to the max.