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My name is Lucy Mercer. I’m a writer, photographer, traveller, gardener and cook. Words are always with me, a phrase or sentence or paragraph continually working itself out in my brain’s endless stream of prose.

A Cook and Her Books is about sharing what I love to talk about: gardening, food and travel. I believe in creativity, connection and collaboration. Follow me here and on Facebook and Instagram for posts about what’s growing, what’s cooking and what’s going on.

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Growing Easter Lilies in my Garden

I’m growing Easter lilies in my garden. Easter lilies are irresistible, especially for children. When my daughter Laura was four years old, we were shopping…

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Propagating Autumn Joy Sedum

Autumn Joy sedum is a joy to keep in my garden. It’s a pollinator favorite loved by bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. This hybrid…

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Make Container Gardens for Mother’s Day

The best Mother’s Day gift I ever gave my mom was really her suggestion. She wanted her spring planters filled and she wanted her granddaughters…

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