We did Guesthollow Botany. We had a good overall experience with her curriculum. Look through the books carefully before making purchases. The book list is extensive, and if you buy them all it could break the budget. I utilized as many free resources as I could, such as Hoopla and Libby (Overdrive) through our public library and I got several books used from various places. I also have a Kindle Unlimited subscription and that allowed me to get some of the books for free as well. It is very thorough, and she recommends, as all good curriculum should, that you should make it work for you, not the other way around. If you are a mom that feels the need to check all boxes, I would caution you against this one, but if you are able to mark out guilt-free, this botany course has high potential to really enhance your science studies. Also, a few of the resources have some pretty adult material-PRE READ!!! None of us cared for McHenry’s Botany, but I think it’s because of the “worksheet” feel that her books usually lean towards. If you have a child that loves science, Guesthollow Botany could be a great choice!
