Book Review: Clara Caterpillar
Karen Not everyone loves caterpillars but once you read Pamela Duncan Edwards’ charming book, Clara Caterpillar you might at least like them. In addition to a good story, Edwards gives the…
Book Review: Walls, Fences, Hedges & Boundaries
Remembering Robert Frost’s line “Good fences make good neighbors” the reader can find many creative and innovative ideas for creating boundaries that make good neighbors. Not only do boundaries define…
Book Review: Great Gardens for Kids
Playing out of doors is one of the best ways for kid to get exercise and learn to appreciate the outdoors but who wants kids wrecking the garden? Fortunately there…
Book Review: Rain Gardens: Managing Water Sustainably in the Garden and Designed Landscape
Water is increasingly become a scarce commodity for gardeners and many measures are being taken to make the most of the water supply we have. One of these measures is…
Book Review: In the Garden: Who’s Been Here?
Gardens are made up of more than plants and Lindsay Barret Beorge’s book, In the Garden: Who’s Been Here? introduces the reader to some of the animals that might be…
Book Review: Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web
A book on soil microbiology may not grab you as a good read but you might be surprised. Teaming with Microbes makes soil and its inhabitants into a fascinating subject…
Book Review: The Curious Garden
Any children’s book about gardening and plants attracts my eye but Peter Brown’s The Curious Garden had a special appeal. The story is simple but can be used to explore…
Book Review: A Kid’s Herb Book: for Children of All Ages
A book that sets out to teach kids about plants and foster a love for gardening is always welcome on my bookshelf and Lesley Tierra’s book is such a book.…
Book Review: What’s Wrong with My Plant? (And How Do I Fix It?)
A sick plant is always a reason for concern and to make matters worse, when you try to do something about it you usually can’t even determine what’s wrong. Here’s…
Book Review: Whose Garden Is It?
Mary Ann Hoberman’s book, Whose Garden Is It? is a delightful way to share a gardening experience with a child. And what better way is there to develop a child’s…