{"product_id":"humane-gardener-nurturing-a-backyard-habitat-for-wildlife-hardcover-1","title":"Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy Lawson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This gorgeously written, well-argued title will help backyard gardeners see all creatures, from insects to elk, as visitors to be welcomed rather than pests to be removed. . . . Highly recommended for gardeners at all levels in all regions.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Starred Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA philosophical and practical guide for the gardener who wants to create a backyard garden in harmony with nature.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, \u003ci\u003eThe Humane Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e \"does the important work of speaking for the trees--and the bees, butterflies, and other living creatures that need healthy ecosystems\" (\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e). In these beautifully illustrated pages, master naturalist Nancy Lawson uses engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the United States, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists to demonstrate how and why to welcome wildlife to our backyards and how we can apply the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Detailed chapters address: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Planting for wildlife by choosing native species \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Creating safe zones in the garden \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Letting nature be your garden designer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And much more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA BOOK FOR GARDENS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES, AND BUDGETS: Everyone with a garden--whether it be a windowsill of fresh herbs, a container garden ablaze with wildflowers, a suburban yard filled with salad greens and cucumbers, or a large property with planting beds and fruiting trees--can benefit from the guidance in this book to successfully support the planet's plant, animal, and insect species. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INCLUDES A GETTING STARTED SECTION: Complete with general information, suggested further reading for specific regions, native plant information and regional databases, and native plant retail sources and suppliers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e WHO IS THE HUMANE GARDENER? The humane gardener practices compassionate landscaping. They attract wildlife and peacefully resolve conflicts with all the creatures that may inhabit their garden. They see the garden as a meeting place for all creatures, not a territory to be defended.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNancy Lawson is a habitat consultant, nationally known speaker, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Humane Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWildscape\u003c\/i\u003e, and founder of Humane Gardener, LLC, where she pioneers creative, animal-friendly landscaping methods. Certified as a Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and master naturalist, she partners with Howard County Bee City and Audubon Society of Central Maryland and recently helped launch a community science project, Monarch Rx, based on scientific discoveries made in her own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52714948886835,"sku":"9781616895549","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/weC2vODtSV9781616895549_569d769d-b1e3-4b7f-9372-740f09f2dca5.webp?v=1763586138","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/humane-gardener-nurturing-a-backyard-habitat-for-wildlife-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}