By Marlene A. Condon

Many people approach gardening as a constant struggle with the outside world. They're perpetually at war with nature, investing in chemical treatments and fighting off deer and birds, all in an effort to preserve their garden as a pristine, unspoiled patch of earth. Author Marlene A. Condon proposes a radically different method: What if, instead of battling the natural world, we invited it into our yards? The result is a nature-friendly garden that attracts and meets the needs of common creatures, such as rabbits, insects, and squirrels, while maintaining a thriving varied landscape of flowers and plants. The sustainable, low-impact garden described in these pages is a model of environmental balance, fostering species diversity while keeping wildlife damage and invasive plant growth at an acceptable minimum. And it offers a privileged look at the workings of nature, opening up a new and fascinating world for even the most experienced gardener.

152 Pages; Softcover

Published in 2006 by Stackpole Books