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Books on all aspects of the living urban environment… public parks, urban public gardens and arboreta, public building landscaping, urban forests, roadway and highway landscaping, landscaping of utility and rail easements, urban trails and pathways, urban riparian corridors, private residential, commercial and industrial landscaping, private open space, landscape architecture, xeriscape and water conserving landscaping, landscaping with native plants, low or no chemical landscaping, and integrated pest management.

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From the Ground Up: The Story of a First Garden. By Amy Stewart. A chronicle of the seedlings and weeds, cats and compost, worms and watering that transform a tiny plot of earth into a glorious garden. From planting the seeds her great-grandmother sends to battling snails, gophers, and aphids, Stewart takes us on a tour of her coastal garden and shares the lessons she's learned the hard way. More… | Amy Stewart EcoSpeakers Info >>

The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West: Tips, Tools, and Techniques. By David Wann. A mix of stories, how-to advice, and simple, doable projects ideal for gardeners in the high and arid landscapes of the West. For gardeners of the high plains and mountains who are "meteorologically and topographically challenged," who routinely grapple with wild weather swings, high elevations, and scarcity of water, Wann offers inspiration and invaluable practical advice for success. More… | David Wann EcoSpeakers Info >>

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Biologic: Designing With Nature to Protect the Environment. By David Wann. Explains why we must all consider the environmental consequences of our individual and community actions in everything from the simple tasks of our daily lives to the construction techniques of major developments. In addition to thinking logically, we must learn to think biologically. More... | David Wann EcoSpeakers Info >>

The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms. By Amy Stewart. Takes us on a subterranean adventure and introduces us to our planet's most important gatekeeper: the humble earthworm. It's true that the earthworm is small, spineless, and blind, but its effect on the ecosystem is profound. Stewart investigates the earthworm's astonishing realm, talks to oligochaetologists who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex web of life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. More… | Amy Stewart EcoSpeakers Info >>

Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers. By Amy Stewart. Takes us inside the world of hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists around the world who have worked to invent, manufacture, and sell flowers that are bigger, brighter, and sturdier than anything nature could provide. What has been gained and what has been lost in tinkering with Mother Nature? Should we care that some roses have lost their scent? Or that most flowers are sprayed with pesticides? More… | Amy Stewart EcoSpeakers Info >>

Superbia: 31 Ways to Create Sustainable Neighborhoods. By David Wann. Practical ideas for creating more socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable neighborhoods. Traces the history of the suburbs, showing how they fail to meet many peoples' needs. Then describes how existing neighborhoods can be transformed, offering cohousing and new urbanist communities as examples. Cases from all over North America and beyond provide real-life proof that citizen planners can create Superbia! Comprehensive resource listing puts tools at your fingertips. More… | David Wann EcoSpeakers Info >>

The World Is In My Garden: A Journey Of Consciousness. By Chris Maser. The private garden is a microcosm for everything that happens in the larger world -- ecological, social, personal and spiritual. With passion, warmth and understanding, readers are connected to simple personal actions -- tending the home garden -- then to larger issues. More… | Chris Maser EcoSpeakers Info >>

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