Okay, so I finally got my hands on Lisa Steele's 'Gardening with Chickens' and WOW—this book is like chicken crack for garden nerds! As someone who’s accidentally killed more plants than I’d like to admit, this guide is a total game-changer.

First off, the photos? Gorgeous. Like, Instagram-worthy shots of happy hens pecking around lush gardens. But it’s not just eye candy—Lisa dives DEEP into which plants double as chicken snacks (hello, herb health benefits!) and which could send your flock to the great coop in the sky (nightshades = bad news).

My favorite hack? Letting chickens loose post-harvest to till soil and fertilize naturally. Though PSA: remove tomato plants first unless you want apocalyptic chicken diarrhea. Learned that the hard way last season…

The book’s packed with genius compromises too—like how to landscape runs so chickens stay happy but don’t massacre your prize roses. Pro tip: ‘salad bar’ planters keep them busy without free-range chaos!

Honestly? Even if you don’t own chickens yet (guilty), this makes me wanna convert my entire backyard into a poultry paradise. Five stars—just hide it from your spouse if you’re not ready for ‘the chicken talk.’