In a seven-year search, the author decided "that contemporary gardening is out of whack with the theories evolving on the frontiers of science and philosophy. ... She fleshes out a vision for a new, ecologically wise landscape art, ultimately disagreeing with those who insist that growing native plants is the be-all and end-all of contemporary horticulture."--Jacket.

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native...

Looks at the ecology and wildlife of the backyard environment, including soil, plants, birds, and insects.

A fictionalized account of how plant scientist George Washington Carver came to an Alabama school and taught the children how to grow plants and reap the rewards of nature's bounty. Includes factual note about George Washington Carver.