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Seasons of an Amish Garden Story Books in Order

Part ofAmy Clipston Books in Order

See the Seasons of an Amish Garden stories by Amy Clipston, with quick summaries, collection background, and help finding the connected novellas.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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Seasons of an Amish Garden Story books in publication order

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1

Home by Summer

by Amy Clipston

2019

When Clara Hertzler reconnects with old friend Jerry Petersheim, she finds a man who has drifted far from his Amish roots. Their summer story asks whether faith, memory, and love can call someone back home.

2

Spring Is in the Air

by Amy Clipston

2019

Katie Ann throws herself into a community garden project and worries about losing the people closest to her. Then a new boy in town begins changing what spring might hold.

3

The Fruits of Fall

by Amy Clipston

2019

Tena Speicher comes to Bird-in-Hand after heartbreak and struggles to trust English outsiders. Wayne's kindness, and one hungry veteran in need, push her toward a wider view of grace.

4

Winter Blessings

by Amy Clipston

2019

Ephraim and Mandy expect to marry, but a string of misunderstandings leaves their future suddenly uncertain. Friends from the garden step in as winter turns toward reconciliation.

Seasons of an Amish Garden Story books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Spring Is in the Air"

    Spring Is in the Air

    by Amy Clipston

    2019Seasons of an Amish Garden Story, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Home by Summer"

    Home by Summer

    by Amy Clipston

    2019Seasons of an Amish Garden Story, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Fruits of Fall"

    The Fruits of Fall

    by Amy Clipston

    2019Seasons of an Amish Garden Story, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Winter Blessings"

    Winter Blessings

    by Amy Clipston

    2019Seasons of an Amish Garden Story, Book 4

Series background & context

The Seasons of an Amish Garden stories are tightly linked, even though each novella focuses on a different couple. The shared setting, a community garden in Bird-in-Hand, gives the collection a steady center, and the changing seasons let the relationships unfold in a way that feels gentle and continuous.

What makes the setup work is that the garden is not only pretty background. It is a shared project, a memorial, and a social space where young people keep crossing paths. They plant together, harvest together, worry together, and gradually work through jealousy, doubt, faith questions, and romantic uncertainty.

That gives the whole book a nice sense of movement.

Katie Ann, Christian, Clara, Jerry, Tena, Wayne, Ephraim, and Mandy all come with their own concerns, but the collection never feels scattered. Every story returns to renewal in some form. Sometimes that means a friendship deepening. Sometimes it means forgiving someone. Sometimes it means relearning trust after grief or disappointment.

This collection also connects back to The Christmas Cat, which gives it a little extra warmth for readers who like seeing characters and emotional threads carry forward. Even so, you do not need to read anything else first to understand what the garden is doing for this group.

If you enjoy seasonal Amish stories that feel connected without becoming heavy, this is a strong fit. The tone is youthful, hopeful, and community-minded, and the yearlong structure gives the romances a calm, natural pace.

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