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Collection of books on sustainable gardening. The use of native plants and/or creating wildlife habitat within a garden should be key elements.

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1	Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.36 avg rating — 7,471 ratings score: 481, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.44 avg rating — 3,889 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Back Yards by Sara Bonnett Stein 4.18 avg rating — 456 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather N. Holm (Goodreads Author) 4.63 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.35 avg rating — 3,672 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Welcome to Subirdia: Sharing Our Neighborhoods with Wrens, Robins, Woodpeckers, and Other Wildlife by John M. Marzluff 3.87 avg rating — 230 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Gardening for Bumblebees: A Practical Guide to Creating a Paradise for Pollinators by Dave Goulson 4.51 avg rating — 81 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	We Are the ARK: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature Through Acts of Restorative Kindness by Mary Reynolds (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 415 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Prairie Up: An Introduction to Natural Garden Design by Benjamin Vogt (Goodreads Author) 4.49 avg rating — 380 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Loose on the Landscape: An Ecologist Looks for Meaning in the Wildest Places by Joel Everett Harding (Goodreads Author) 4.84 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Garden Revolution: How Our Landscapes Can Be a Source of Environmental Change by Larry Weaner 4.33 avg rating — 255 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Foraging with Kids: 52 Wild and Free Edibles to Enjoy With Your Children by Adele Nozedar 4.25 avg rating — 162 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Garden Jungle: or Gardening to Save the Planet by Dave Goulson 4.40 avg rating — 1,787 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Planting Noah's Garden: Further Adventures in Backyard Ecology by Sara Bonnett Stein 4.31 avg rating — 77 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Living Soil Handbook: The No-Till Grower's Guide to Ecological Market Gardening by Jesse Frost 4.56 avg rating — 344 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future by Benjamin Vogt (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 204 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Fruit Forager's Companion: Ferments, Desserts, Main Dishes, and More from Your Neighborhood and Beyond by Sara Bir 4.28 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Bats, and Other Pollinators by Kim Eierman (Goodreads Author) 4.32 avg rating — 223 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Mason Meets a Mason Bee: An Educational Encounter with a Pollinator by Dawn Pape (Goodreads Author) 4.61 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Deerland: America's Hunt for Ecological Balance and the Essence of Wildness by Al Cambronne 3.94 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.33 avg rating — 498 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach: Natural Solutions for Better Gardens & Yards by Elizabeth Murphy (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 148 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Nature's Best Hope: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.34 avg rating — 361 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Pollinator Friendly Gardening: Gardening for Bees, Butterflies, and Other Pollinators by Rhonda Fleming Hayes (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 99 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Concrete Botany: The Ecology of Plants in the Age of Human Disturbance by Joey Santore 4.23 avg rating — 373 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Wildlife in Your Garden: Planting and Landscaping to Create a Backyard Sanctuary by Karen Lanier (editor) 2.83 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Let it Rot!: The Gardener's Guide to Composting by Stu Campbell 3.91 avg rating — 1,303 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening: Inviting Nature into Your Backyard by Dr. Shaun McCoshum really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Backyard Farming: Composting: How to Plan, Build, and Maintain Your Own Compost System for a Healthy and Vibrant Garden by Kim Pezza 3.81 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden by Rick Darke 4.34 avg rating — 737 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat by Ellen Zachos 4.11 avg rating — 539 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest by Arthur R. Kruckeberg 4.30 avg rating — 115 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Real Gardens Grow Natives: Design, Plant & Enjoy a Healthy Northwest Garden by Eileen M. Stark (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 96 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Backyard Naturalist by Craig Tufts 3.29 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Pacific Northwest Native Plant Primer: 225 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden by Kristin Currin 4.40 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants by Douglas W. Tallamy 4.44 avg rating — 3,889 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Encyclopedia of Northwest Native Plants for Gardens and Landscapes by Kathleen A. Robson 4.47 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Native Plants in the Coastal Garden: A Guide for Gardeners in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest by April Pettinger 3.61 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Going Native: Small Steps to a Healthy Garden by Tammie Painter (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Propagation of Pacific Northwest Native Plants by Robin Rose 4.56 avg rating — 18 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Saving the Wild South: The Fight for Native Plants on the Brink of Extinction by Georgann Eubanks 4.39 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Amy Greenwell Garden Ethnobotanical Guide to Native Hawaiian Plants & Polynesian-Introduced Plants by Noa Kekuewa Lincoln 4.50 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Native Hawaiian Plants: How to Grow, Cultivate, and Enjoy 25 Popular Plants by Kerin Lilleeng really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Go Native!: Your guide to growing Native Hawaiian and canoe plants wherever you live, work, or play by Hilary Parkinson 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars