“Marcus Bridgewater, who posts on TikTok as Garden Marcus, shares tips about caring for one’s plants and oneself.” - New York Times
“Bridgewater’s planting tips are just as valuable when applied to life.” - The Root
“In his new book, Garden Marcus sows a nurturing philosophy." - Texas Standard Daily News
"How to Grow offers practical advice about growing plants and also sustaining ourselves as individuals and in community. I'm grateful to Marcus Bridgewater for the down-to-earth wisdom contained in this book." - Camille T. Dungy, author of Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden
"While many of the references of plants and growing come from the garden, there is something much deeper at play here. The combination of Mental Health, Physical Fitness, and Spiritual Awareness that Marcus talks about is something I didn't realize was out of balance for me until I read the book. I also found one specific story to be so relatable, it brought me to tears. You need this book in your life." - Erin Harding, co-author of How to Plant a Room and Grow a Happy Home
"Marcus does a stunning job at giving us a soft place to land and explore what it means to lean into our growth with grace, patience, and compassion. This collection is necessary and beautiful! It should be required reading." - Alexandra Elle, Author of After the Rain and How We Heal
“Garden Marcus is not only a trove of information if you’re looking to flex your green thumb, but a balm for the pandemic-induced chaos happening in the world.” - Vogue