Chronicle of the unmaking of a gardener with explorations into the ecology of backyard gardens.

If the first half of Planting Noah's Garden is an inspiration, the second half is practical. Here readers will find very specific descriptions of the ways in which they can take the necessary steps to transform their own gardens into rich and lively landscapes.

Noahs Garden is a story of lifes most important lessons as seen through the eyes of a variety of animals and mythical entities, both in nature around us and in our imaginations. It takes us through the life of one stray dog named Jewell as she discovers why her crazy antics cause her own troubles to exist, and how that same energy can be placed on a higher level that would surround her and those she loves most with much goodness. In the process, she runs into the Monster Shadow, the ultimate that exists because of the discarded bad intentions of all those who have gone through Noahs Forest before her as they traveled to the garden and to the discovery of their better selves. With the help of Daffonia, the deer Jewell encounters first when she enters the forest, and many others, including an aggravating little sprite named Tolebit, all the way through the many Eyes of the Forest and to their leader, Astilbe, Jewell has the journey of a lifetime and discovers the true value of learning lifes lessons the hard way. Noahs Garden is about sudden realizations and the learning process we all go through to reach those levels of understanding. It is about self-reflection and defense mechanisms, fixing our flaws and trying to be as good as we can be. It is about understanding ourselves and learning to understand the world around us.

When 5 year old Noah hears about global warming in school, he comes up with his own unique solution: he starts planting ice cubes all around town. NOAH'S GARDEN is a positive, optimistic, empowering way to talk about global warming with children. It is a true story, that was the talk of Lake Forest, Illinois, and encourages children to use their imaginations to solve problems.

The GARDEN JOURNAL, PLANNER AND LOG BOOK is a complete and comprehensive gardener's must-haves to help you keep a written record of what works in your garden. Although there are a lot of advice elsewhere, nothing can replace personal experience. Your garden is in your own micro-climate, with your own soil. Soil quality in one part of the country is vastly different from soil quality in another part of the country. There are simply too many plants variety and also variables for anyone to remember from week to week or even from year to year. They would not know where and what would have worked at different times or seasons. featuring 120 pages 6"x9"

The GARDEN JOURNAL, PLANNER AND LOG BOOK is a complete and comprehensive gardener's must-haves to help you keep a written record of what works in your garden. Although there are a lot of advice elsewhere, nothing can replace personal experience. Your garden is in your own micro-climate, with your own soil. Soil quality in one part of the country is vastly different from soil quality in another part of the country. There are simply too many plants variety and also variables for anyone to remember from week to week or even from year to year. They would not know where and what would have worked at different times or seasons. featuring 120 pages 6"x9"

From the author of the native gardening classic Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Backyards comes My Weeds, a foray into the secret and fascinating lives of the world's most hated plants.By asking of the common weed, What kind of plant is this? How does it behave? Stein shows how a thorough understanding of the enemy is the gardener's best defense. Incredibly adaptive, weeds are also good teachers, and Stein shows us what they tell us about our gardens and the lives of all plants.She entertains with tales of famous -- and notorious -- weeds of the world, compares weeding tools and methods, and discusses the uses of weeds. Along the way, Stein also explains the intricate workings of photosynthesis, plant anatomy and reproduction, evolution, and the laws of succession by which nature tries to reclaim the land a gardener has disturbed.First published in 1998, My Weeds was among the first generation of books to advocate the use of native plants, and Stein's discussions of backyard ecology, pesticides, and the threat of exotic species were as groundbreaking then as they are relevant today. A biography of the plant world's most maligned members and a fascinating primer of the most useful aspects of plant biology and ecology, My Weeds is essential reading even for the gardener who never leaves the armchair!

The GARDEN JOURNAL, PLANNER AND LOG BOOK is a complete and comprehensive gardener's must-haves to help you keep a written record of what works in your garden. Although there are a lot of advice elsewhere, nothing can replace personal experience. Your garden is in your own micro-climate, with your own soil. Soil quality in one part of the country is vastly different from soil quality in another part of the country. There are simply too many plants variety and also variables for anyone to remember from week to week or even from year to year. They would not know where and what would have worked at different times or seasons. featuring 120 pages 6"x9"

Have you wondered, "How do I integrate my heartfelt beliefs into my daily life?" Nearly 40 contributors address this creative dilemma and share their discoveries. Creating a home altar, practicing martial arts, fasting, quilting -- these are just some of the ways they've found to make every day more meaningful and satisfying.

Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable. A wealth of information is provided on: --Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics --Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property --Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds --How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways --Feeders and nest boxes --Ponds and birdbaths --Potential problems --Wildlife viewing tips --Extensive plant lists