Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife
By (Author) Nancy Lawson
Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press
18th April 2017
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Natural and wild gardening
Conservation of wildlife and habitats
639.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
224
Width 145mm, Height 211mm, Spine 26mm
490g
Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson explains why we should welcome wildlife to our yards and provides foundational advice for doing so. Through personal narratives, profiles of home gardeners and interviews with scientists, the book applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own backyards.
Reviews
" Nancy Lawson explains how applying the lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces can help welcome wildlife to our gardens." * Gardens Illustrated *
Author Bio
Nancy Lawson is a writer, editor, and naturalist and the founder of Humane Gardener, an outreach initiative to help people live in harmony with the animals in their backyards. She writes the Humane Backyard column for All Animals magazine, published by the Humane Society of the United States. Prior to being a freelance writer and consultant, she worked for 15 years as an editor on Humane Society publications.
