The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

I wish that I had been able to read this book 50 years ago!! While I have used one or two of her ideas over the years, the whole book makes me appreciate the values of living with 'wildlife,' even in in the midst of 'civilization.' I have recommended this tome to our local extension office, and to three of our favorite garden clubs across Indiana and Illinois.No real gardener can do without the ideas expounded, although some may have to borrow a library's copy in lieu of a purchase.

Full of practical advice on living with wildlife while still enjoying the fruits of your labor. Focused on encouraging natural predators to control insects and on blocking, detering, diverting, or distracting larger wildlife without harming them. Tammy Hartung writes from experience, and makes note of specifics where the readers situation may differ from hers (her land is high and arid) and require different handling. If you are interested in living with nature rather than engaging in a war you will never win, this book is worth reading.

"Wildlife" is written in a manner easily understood by the beginning gardener. Even on a small lot, I am able to divide the area allowing multi-purposing for gardening and sharing with wildlife. Clues are given to include desired creatures while providing information to keep pests away. Being a transparent writer, Hartung also speaks of "home remedies" that may have worked for other gardeners, but not for her (drier sheets).However, one must also note that it is easy to by mesmerized by the marvelous artwork. The book is visually entertaining. There are days when I just look at the pictures.

Great book full of helpful and humane tips for gardening with wildlife in mind. This book and the Humane Gardener are two of my essentials.

One of my go to reference sources for spring. It showed some potential problems with my previous plan that I wasn't aware of.

Arrived as scheduled. Wonderful book and beautiful illustrations!

I received this book as a gift and enjoyed it. Most of the gardening information is general in nature, light on specifics so as to be useful in most situations and environments. A large number of pages are color drawings. The author puts considerable faith in pest control methods such as plastic owls, plastic snakes and other decoys to scare off animals like rabbits and birds. While she has had considerable success with such methods, I have met too many people who have used them and failed to have confidence in them.

Great book, lots of tips for an average gardener and even more!!! I would highly recommend!!

Really enjoyed reading this book with its easy to understand text and charming illustrations. Its focus is more on wildlife and how to garden and choose plants without harming wildlife instead of what vegetables to grow and where to grow them. There are several garden plans that will guide you in choosing and arranging plants that are not your typical row crop arrangements. It also does not provide growing specifics for vegetables. If you are looking for such information, this book is not for you.

If for nothing else buy this book for the simply glorious illustrations by Golly Bard. Although aimed at the American market it translates well to the UK - simply a joy!

Great idea to focus on working with nature instead of fighting in - practical advice