Book Talk: Mulberries in the Rain by Ryan Blosser & Trevor Piersol

Join Shenandoah Green for a conversation around Mulberries in the Rain: Growing Permaculture Plants for Food and Friendship, a warm and witty guide to growing perennial food plants that’s as much about people as it is about plants. This event is part of Shenandoah Green’s Earth Day celebration series — a week of events honoring our connection to the natural world and the communities we build within it. Authors Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol weave personal storytelling and humor into practical guidance on cultivating fruit trees, berries, herbs, and other perennial staples — treating each plant as a character with its own personality and place in the garden. The result is part memoir, part permaculture manual, and entirely a joy to read. This talk will explore the book’s core ideas: how thoughtful, regenerative garden design can nourish not just our bodies, but our communities and our connection to the land. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting to dig in, you’ll leave with inspiration, practical knowledge, and maybe a few new favorite plants. The event is free; RSVP following the event link.