At Home in the Earth Lady's Garden Author:Margaret Gratz The Earth Lady's Garden is a Sanctuary for Earth's creatures. — Throughout the many years that Margaret Gratz, the Earth Lady, has been writing about the natural world, her garden and its many inhabitants have been a constant source of inspiration. In this charming book, the author, a keen observer of nature, describes many of the c... more »reatures that call her garden home. Her enthusiasm for all of her garden friends, from the lowly ant to the soaring hawk, is contagious, and after reading this book, you will have a new-found respect for even the much-maligned creatures, such as snakes and spiders, that live in her garden. With humor, scientific fact, and engaging prose, this book is both informative and entertaining.
The author's whimsical watercolor illustrations make this a beautiful book and a very personal one. With an artistic eye and a poet's sensibilities, Margaret Gratz captures the beauty of the local flora and fauna found in her garden.
Throughout the book, a plea is made for conservation and common-sense gardening practices that invite wildlife into the garden. All are encouraged to live in harmony with nature.
At Home in the Earth Lady's Garden is a book that celebrates the many joys and pleasures that can be found in nature, and it will inspire you to welcome these many fascinating creatures into your own garden.« less