Just a few books I have been enjoying lately and recommend.
Great Gardens for Kids. I wish I had gardens like this when I was a kid! Then again, I had the entire neighborhood to play in. I wish you could take a peak inside this book on Amazon. However, believe me when I say the photography is beautifully inspired, and the book reads simply and concisely. The plans seem much easier than they look!
The Organic Manual. I loved this book. Easy-peasy for the newbie like myself. I especially liked the information on pest control Very complete! A wonderful compliment to The Organic Manual is The Naturalist's Garden. You'll never think of wildlife in your garden the same! Great overview of beneficial animals and insect, but also how to attract butterflies, birds, bees , and other critters.
On another note entirely is the book Going Green: True Tales form Gleaners, Scavengers, and Dumpster Divers by Laura Pritchet all I can say is "Wow." You think YOUR green and eco? Think you've cut down on being a consumer? Think again. The story's in Going Green might have you saying "Ewwww..." but these people are putting their money where their mouth is. Or NOT putting their money where their mouth is. So here is to anti-consumerism:
And now I must go check my bids on eBay...see I"m into recycling....
The last book on everything including "dumpster diving" took my mind veering off course back to my childhood. I am the master dumpster diver. You haven't lived until as a child your mother receives a call from the owner of the local grocery store saying they have just thrown out all the Nissan products and then having your mother heave you unceremoniously into the dumpster to retrieve all the goodies. Bread, rolls, and most importantly, SuziQs......sorry, I'm back to the present now!lol
Posted by: Champagne Fluffyduck | April 21, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Freeganism... fun to say... it just rolls off your tongue.
I need some easy peasy gardening guides.... our starters are beginning to look like enders.. :0)
Posted by: tara | April 22, 2009 at 08:10 AM