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 species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

"From its uncertain, visionary beginnings in 1948 as the world's first farmer-owned nitrogen fertilizer plant, Mississippi Chemical Corporation has grown from a struggling enterprise in Yazoo City, Mississippi, to become a successful publicly-traded corporation with plants, partners, and markets around the world." "In it's first fifty years, the story of Mississippi Chemical has encompassed many of the most vital and dramatic aspects of the evolving American South before the larger nation and world. This volume not only recounts the story of one business enterprise with its roster of colorful, courageous, and resourceful individuals. It also provides a unique perspective on the changing agricultural, economic, and social landscape of the South and the nation in the second half of the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Offers guidelines for mastering the basic processes necessary for a successful vegetable garden, and includes details on the cultivation, harvesting, ailments, and varieties of specific vegetables

Do you dream of planting a garden but aren't sure where to begin? Are you looking for simple ways to optimize space and fine-tune your veggie plot? Do you want to cook with delicious fare that you harvest yourself? Brimming with seasonal inspiration and expert know-how, Grow What You Love highlights the best plants for gardeners and chefs alike - proving that adding flavor to your plate (and your day) can come with minimal effort. Lavishly illustrated with more than 250 photographs, this informative and accessible guide is ideal for aspiring gardeners looking to take their first steps toward healthy, handmade living. Seasoned green thumbs looking to shake things up with new techniques and flavor combinations will also find much to love in Emily Murphy's gardening philosophy. When you grow what you love, you grow more than a garden you grow a new appreciation for the simple things. Grow What You Love is Emily Murphy's guide to enriching yourself and your family, from the ground up.