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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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Planter Feet for Pots

I like the look of planters on my porch, but I don’t like the water stains that remain at summer’s end. For this reason, I…

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Spring Garden Events Atlanta 2026

Creating a garden is the slowest of the performing arts, to paraphrase a popular expression. Probably one of the most labor-intensive, too. I try to…

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My Low-Maintenance Container Gardens

When I plan my summer flower containers, I have a few goals. In addition to steady good looks from summer to fall, I want the…

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