\u201cPortland landscape designer, conservationist and photographer Eileen Stark persuasively campaigns with ecological as well as practical evidence for going native. Native plants support the food chain, conserve water and are frequently as striking as so-called exotics. Design, plant selection (\u201c100 of the most garden-worthy Pacific Northwest indigenous plants\u201d), identification, cultivation and display \u2015 Stark supplies all but the sunshine.\u201d \u2014 Eugene Register Guard<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIn our own gardens, we can contribute to the health of our planet\u2019s biodiversity by following this book\u2019s lead.\u201d \u2014 Bellingham Herald<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cA common-sense approach to rewilding.\u201d \u2014 Seattle Times | Pacific NW Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cRepresents one of the most thorough efforts to review the benefits of regionally native plants, in combination with information on basic garden techniques and design principles.\u201d \u2014 Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin <\/em>and Elizabeth C. Miller Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWhether you are new to landscaping with native plants or have enjoyed it for years and want to find new ways to persuade your friends and neighbors to join you in the joys of native plant gardening, this book is for you.\u201d \u2014 Washington Native Plant Society, Douglasia<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe author has given her readers a true thing of beauty. Prepare to be dazzled by the photography as she invites you into a deep and timely conversation that everyone\u2019s conscientious \u2018inner gardener\u2019 seeks.\u201d \u2014 Dale Cramer Burr, (former) Executive Director, Lower Nehalem Community Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWith Ms. Stark\u2019s book, you have a clear guide to transforming your own patch of the planet into a haven for native plants and animals. She offers advice for all situations \u2013 even if you\u2019re currently stuck with a turf lawn and overbearing hedges, or you\u2019re in the unusual situation of tackling a blank slate.\u201d \u2014 Washington Butterfly Association G\u2019num<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n “… this is an excellent reference book for gardeners, landscape designers, conservationists and others. The photography is beautiful and complements the book nicely. The first half is full of practical and useful information, but the plant section is worth the price alone and is a valuable resource.” \u2014 Kelly Brenner, The Metropolitan Field Guide<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n “Support wildlife, conserve water, attract bees and other pollinators, and make your yard beautiful. Geared towards Pacific Northwest gardens, this book has great information to help you to replicate our wonderful and unique ecosystem at home.” \u2014 <\/em>Eva F., Powells.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Praise from readers:<\/strong><\/p>\n “<\/strong>I love this book and it\u2019s changed my gardening. It\u2019s brought amazing life to our garden. It\u2019s directly related to the addition of native plants because I\u2019ve never seen so many native bees, spiders, flies, ladybugs and birds!” \u2014 R.R., Oregon<\/p>\n
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