Sharon Lovejoy Interview Questions

Interview Questions

Questions Relating to the Book

I've read that gardening books become repetitive variations of the same theme. What makes your book different from other gardening books?
How is your new book different from your first two?
Why the title "Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots?"
Your book is subtitled "Gardening Together with Children." Who do you want to reach with this book?
You did the illustrations in this book in addition to the writing. What background do you have in art? How would you describe your illustrations?
Why get kids involved with gardening? At home? In school?
What advice do you have for a parent or teacher with no experience in gardening?
What is "The Ten Minute Plan" you discuss in the "Gardening Basics" chapter.
Why do you suggest the use of a stethoscope in your Explorer's Kit you recommend.
One of your chapters lists the Top 20 Plants for kids. What are some of those plants and why?
What is a Zuni waffle garden?
Your book contains not only garden plans and plants, but there are insects and animals mentioned in every chapter. What do these have to do with gardening? Discuss "Discovery Walk" feature in every idea garden.
How does a child living in an apartment or townhouse garden?

Personal Questions about the Author

What inspired you to write?
Which garden writers or nature writers have inspired you?
How did you get started in gardening? In writing?
I understand that you received the prestigious Quill and Trowel Award from Garden Writers Association of America for your regular feature column in Country Living GARDENER magazine. Your winning article was entitled "A Blessing of Toads." How to amphibians relate to gardening?
How can our viewers/listeners/readers find out where you'll be appearing? Teleprompter may display "www.sharonlovejoy.com" . Appearance schedule is listed on web site along with resource material for parents and teachers and a list of children's garden throughout the U.S.