The 5-Minute Gardener

Year-Round Garden Habits for Busy People

By: Nicole Johnsey Burke

Narrated by: Nicole Johnsey Burke

Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit.

Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding enough time to tend it?

Whether you have a windowsill garden or a backyard full of flora, finding time to garden can seem impossible. But with just 5 minutes a day, you can be sure your plants have all they need to go from seed to delicious harvest. Nicole Johnsey Burke, author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit and founder of Gardenary, Inc., guides you through the different planting seasons and shares:

• Quick, actionable tasks: minimal methods to keep your garden thriving
• Seasonal gardening plans: detailed schedules broken down into days, weeks, and months
• Habit-building techniques: proven ways to integrate gardening into your daily routine
• Garden-to-table benefits: easy, delicious dishes you can quickly pull together with your fresh-picked produce

Nicole equips you with the knowledge you need to transform 5 minutes a day into a year-round gardening habit. Experience the joy and mindfulness that comes from being more connected to nature and the food you eat.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Nicole Johnsey Burke (P)2025 Hay House LLC

Critic reviews

“The 5-Minute Gardener is the solution for anyone who dreams of cultivating a beautiful garden but feels short on time. As a busy entrepreneur and mom of three, time is not on my side, but I’ve had the opportunity to implement Nicole’s advice in my own garden and watch it transform. With practical tips and easy-to-follow guidance, this book proves that you can nurture a thriving garden in just a few minutes a day.”
— Shea McGee, co-founder and CCO of Studio McGee and McGee & Co.

“Starting a garden has been a dream come true for me and my family. Somewhere between growing my business and raising my girls, I added growing a tomato to my dream list—and finally checked it off! Nicole’s simple, practical approach made it possible, and I can’t recommend enough the power of just five minutes in the garden. If you’re busy like me, this book will show you how to make gardening a part of your life.”
— Jenna Kutcher, New York Times best-selling author of How Are You, Really? and host of the Goal Digger podcast

“In The 5-Minute Gardener, Nicole brilliantly applies productivity principles to the world of gardening. Her practical, habit-based approach makes growing food achievable for even the most time-strapped individuals. As a productivity expert, I’m excited by how Burke breaks down gardening into small, manageable tasks that compound over time. This book will change how you think about food, time, and connecting with nature.”
— Michael Hyatt, New York Times best-selling author of Living Forward