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The Natural Habitat Garden [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Ken Druse (Author) "NATURE HAS NO HUMAN INHABITANT WHO Appreciates her," Henry David Thoreau wrote from his cabin at Walden Pond, Massachusetts, nearly 150 years ago..." (more)
Key Phrases: natural habitat garden, habitat gardener, prairie dropseed, New York, United States, New England (more...)
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Druse ( The Natural Shade Garden ) and Roach, the gardening editor for Newsday , survey gardens all over the United States that focus on native plants; together, they "traveled around the country, seeking instruction not just from nature's aesthetic side, but from the actual workings of the nation's dwindling reserve of wild places." The result, endowed with the scrupulously detailed and decidedly deep tones of Druse's photographs, introduces--and urges--appealing ideas into American gardens. There is, for example, the prairie simplicity of Dick and Marsha Krueger's garden in Wisconsin, where a conventional lawn gave way, in part, to wildflowers. By contrast, a visit to the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, Wash., reveals "grandeur in decay"--the abandon of spreading moss on emergent tree roots, and deer fern bulging up from shady spots. The authors also scope out desert gardens in Arizona; New England landscapes backed by familiar maples; and wildlife that tends to thrive with renewed vigor when a garden goes native again. Also included are planting advisories and practical information, such as a source guide and suggested reading list.
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"Makes a compelling argument for designing gardens that will bring back birds, bees, butterflies, frogs, turtles and hosts of mammals and other organisms, one yard at a time."
—Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, July 4, 2004 (The Washington Post )

"This one book, used alone, provides a wealth of ideas and information to develop your own natural habitat garden."
—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, March 2005 (National Gardener )

Makes a compelling argument for designing gardens that will bring back birds, bees, butterflies, frogs, turtles and hosts of mammals and other organisms, one yard at a time. Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, July 4, 2004 (The Washington Post )

This one book, used alone, provides a wealth of ideas and information to develop your own natural habitat garden. Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, March 2005 (National Gardener )

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated; illustrated edition edition (March 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0881926329
  • ISBN-13: 978-0881926323
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #543,766 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars beautifully packaged, accurate information, August 30, 1999
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This is the third book in a series of three about "natural" gardening by Mr. Druse. In this one, all the elements come together. Homeowners who want a gorgeous landscape will be able to use this book to create a beautiful yard that also introduces Mother Nature back into the garden.Inspirational photos of the results one can expect with this approach. The photos are lovely, and the results really can be achieved using this approach.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The first all-color book on gardening with native plants, October 20, 1997
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At last we have a book with 500 color photographs of gardens from around the Country made exclusively with indigenous plants. This is a ground-breaking book which I hope will have an ever-growing audience. It is a must for landscape professionals and all gardeners who care about the environment. 'Would make a great text book for Universities.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another GREAT book!!, August 5, 2001
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Another GREAT book by Ken Druse!!! I pull this book out whenever I need some gardening inspiration. There's nothing like developing a garden that is in harmony with the surroundings. I hate to admit it but I look mostly at the pictures in this book to get ideas - the text is really well written too though. I'd definitely buy it all over again
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ideas for Gardening with Natives
This book is a celebration of gardens that feature native plants. Druse has divided the continental US into 4 ecological gardening areas: grasslands, drylands, wetlands, and... Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars great pictures, no advice
Yes, the photos are gorgeous and inspirational. Just don't buy this book for any practical advice, because it has none.
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