Natural Gardening (Nature Company Guides) [Hardcover]

Erica Glasener (Author), Glenn Keator (Author), Jim Knopf (Author), Jane Scott (Author), Sally Wasowski (Author), John Kadel Boring (Editor), R. G., Jr. Turner (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Nature Company Guides | Publication Date: February 1996

A richly illustrated, informative guide to gardening explains how to create a welcoming habitat for a wide variety of wild creatures through the use of an environmentally friendly collection of native vegetation.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The aim of this guide is not so much to provide practical advice as to introduce the principles of gardening in harmony with nature. Profusely illustrated with photographs, charts, drawings, and watercolors, the book outlines important considerations when planning a new garden. The goal is to design a habitat that will be appealing to birds, butterflies, and a wide range of fauna. Six separate regions of the country are identified in "The Backyard Habitat" section, which makes up the greater part of the text. Nearly 150 native plants are recommended, with more than 40 specific species noted for each region. The handsome format and ecology-conscious commentary make this a fine selection for gardening collections. Alice Joyce

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0783547501
• ISBN-13: 978-0783547503
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 6.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #482,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Really Love this book!, June 23, 2002

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This review is from: Natural Gardening (Nature Company Guides) (Hardcover)

I don't have children, but I found this in a children's asile in my local bookstore and I had to buy it! This is the book I have on my backyard picnic table right now and I read thru it daily and love it! It's NUMBER 1 on my list of books to read right now with summer here. The photos are wonderful; the small editorials are written so that anyone can understand them, and as an adult I don't see the "child -like" reading here, but rather a book that everyone can enjoy and learn from and all of Time Life Books are finely manufactured. For a book I'd rate them as "Excellent Quality" and suggest this along with the other's from this series would make a wonderful gift for children and adults alike. You'll learn alot about gardening, how to attract butterflies or hummingbirds to your backyard; wild flowering, A-Z, way too much to mention.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful lay-out makes this book a pleasure to read., July 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Natural Gardening (Nature Company Guides) (Hardcover)

This book is beautifully designed and well organized. Full color photography enhances each page. It includes basic information on gardening with native plants, planning a garden, attracting birds, butterflies, and other wildlife to your yard. Photographs and desriptions of plants and trees, organized by geographic location, are accompanied by maps, field notes, tips, and drawings of animals prefered by each. Lots of references are included in the back. It may be geared more towards the layperson than the expert, but this book really opened my eyes to the possibilities of gardening. Gardening is not just picking pretty flowers anymore! Natural Gardening a joy to browse through and to read.