Book Review: Planting a Rainbow
Karen As an introduction to gardening Lois Ehlert’s book, Planting a Rainbow, is hard to beat. It is written for children as young as three and begins with the statement “Every…
Book Review: Bringing Nature Home
By turning natural habitats into shopping centers and housing developments we are taking away the food and places our wildlife need and thus bring about the disappearance of many of…
Book Review: The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree
Apples are a favorite fruit of many children but do they know where they come from? Do they realize that apples grow on trees that bloom in spring? Probably not.…
Book Review: The Complete Flower Arranging Book
Whether you are a novice or experienced flower arranger, The Complete Flower Arranging Book by Susan Conder, Sue Phillips, and Pamela Westland, will add to your skills and increase your…
Book Review: Farming
Children in the city often have no idea of how milk, vegetables and meat are produced and link it more to a store that the countryside. They don’t know what…
Book Review: The Art of Simple Food II
If you are tired of traditional cookbooks try Alice Waters’ book, The Art of Simple Food II. Waters is a well known chef in Berkeley, California who has a special…
Book Review: MiniFarming: Self-Sufficiency on 1/4 Acre
The concept of self sufficiency in a small space is very appealing as more and more horror stories circulate regarding the use of hormones, antibiotics and pesticides in commercially produced…
Book Review: The Reasons for Seasons
The change of seasons has special meaning to gardeners and is a difficult concept for young children. Gail Gibbons’ book, The Reasons for Seasons, attempts to simplify the basic principles…
Book Review: Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens: 200 Drought-Tolerant Choices for All Climates
As restrictions make water more precious and increasingly expensive having a beautiful garden becomes more difficult. Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens by the husband and wife team, Lauren and Scott…
Book Review: Nuts to You!
Do you enjoy watching squirrels as they scurry around? This charming book by Lois Ehlert explores the antics of a squirrel in the city. This furry critter delights the reader…