The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants by Charlotte Adelman & Bernard L. Schwartz Matisse "A wonderfully intimate account of

"A wonderfully intimate account of the secret rhythms of the city

including the rare “Mirkwood” piece

the American Institute of Physics

Nature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one's own backyard over the course of a year

The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants by Charlotte Adelman & Bernard L. Schwartz Matisse "A wonderfully intimate account ofMidwestern gardeners and landscapers are becoming increasingly attracted to noninvasive regional native wildflowers and plants over popular nonnative species. The Midwestern Native Garden offers viable alternatives to both amateurs and professionals, whether they are considering adding a few native plants or intending to go native all the way. Native plants improve air and water quality, reduce use of pesticides, and provide vital food and