In his new book, DOING TIME IN THE GARDEN: Life Lessons through Prison Horticulture, James Jiler offers an engaging personal account of directing a highly successful horticultural job-training program at New York City's Rikers Island, the largest jail complex in the United States.

The author's humor and heartfelt stories about the prison community and clear explanations of what works broaden this book's appeal to all social activists, especially those involved with at-risk populations and community gardens.

James Jiler has directed the Horticultural Society's jail-to-street GreenHouse and Green Team programs since 1997.

The book may be purchased at the Horticultural Society for $25 (includes tax) or from the publisher, New Village Press.

Read more about the book at the
NY Correction History Society website.