This new paperback edition of Ann Lovejoy's spectacular organic gardening book brings a lifetime's worth of experience and knowledge from one of this country's leading gardening experts. In it she shows readers how to apply her organic design principles to any site, large or small, to create healthy, self-sufficient gardens that are easy to care for, ecologically sound, and enduringly beautiful.
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"This book is a masterpiece! Her fabulous writing style makes it a true joy to read for creative ideas, and its use as a reference should continue for many years." --Holly H. Shimizu, former host of The Victory Garden
"As gifted a writer as she is a gardener, Lovejoy is always a pleasure to read, and her lyric prose is at the heart of this inspired and inspiring volume...Readers may find themselves as charmed by her singular turns of phrase as they are by her horticultural wisdom."-Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"In this powerhouse of a book, Ann Lovejoy, the prolific queen of American garden writing, tackles the toughest subject-designing one's garden. She puts the effortless flow of her beautiful prose along with her characteristic humor and intelligence to work on intense concepts, such as organic gardening and layering. The result is a superb clarification of the mysteries of garden design."--Lauren Springer, author of The Undaunted Garden
"As gifted a writer as she is a gardener, Lovejoy is always a pleasure to read, and her lyric prose is at the heart of this inspired and inspiring volume...Readers may find themselves as charmed by her singular turns of phrase as they are by her horticultural wisdom."-Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"In this powerhouse of a book, Ann Lovejoy, the prolific queen of American garden writing, tackles the toughest subject-designing one's garden. She puts the effortless flow of her beautiful prose along with her characteristic humor and intelligence to work on intense concepts, such as organic gardening and layering. The result is a superb clarification of the mysteries of garden design."--Lauren Springer, author of The Undaunted Garden
About the Author
Ann Lovejoy has written more than 18 gardening books, including The American Mixed Border, Further Along the Garden Path, Fragrance in Bloom, and Gardening from Scratch. A regular garden and food columnist for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, she lives on Bainbridge Island, a ferry ride away from Seattle, Washington.
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This review is from: Ann Lovejoy's Organic Garden Design School (Rodale Organic Gardening Books) (Paperback)
While this book is primarily for gardeners residing in the Pacific Northwest, there are many ideas that transplant to any geographic location. The design principles are universal. The book is very well organized, beautifully illustrated and provides specific information regarding real world situations so that it avoids generic gardening platitudes more typically found in gardening books. This inspiring book is a must for every serious home gardener; I promise that you'll be glad you have it in your library.
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This review is from: Ann Lovejoy's Organic Garden Design School (Rodale Organic Gardening Books) (Paperback)
Some people wander into this book expecting it to be all about organic gardening techniques, but the title should be their first clue--it's about design. However, it is design that integrates organic technique. Ann has a gift for teaching, and for creating clear explanations. I've referenced her book in many garden talks. Yes, she gardens in the Pacific Northwest, but I this is not a book only for Northwest gardeners.
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