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"Neighboring with Nature is a gardening guide for people eager to foster a closer relationship with their local landscapes by planting gardens designed both for their ecological and aesthetic values. We have reached the point where our plantings can no longer be just ornamental or edible; we need to explore ways to increase natural areas and enhance biological diversity by connecting neighborhood gardens, yards, and community green spaces. This will reduce habitat fragmentation and provide a safe place for movement of the plants and pollinators that help maintain healthy ecosystems.The diversity of native herbs can offer something of interest to satisfy the mind, body, and spirit of every type of person. Along with all those attributes, wherever they grow, native and nonnative herbs contribute to the development of sustainable earth-friendly communities by attracting beneficial insects, birds, and other wildlife. This book will show you how to ""neighbor with nature"" for your benefit and the benefit of wildlife."

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"Advance Praise for Neighboring with Nature ""Betz writes with the casual familiarity and authority of a true, hands-in-the-soil gardener with a passion for plants and nature. Her accessible information and tips will help to lead both new and seasoned gardeners into a new way of seeing and tending our precious earth. We need a Susan Betz clone, but for now I'll settle for her book."" Sharon Lovejoy, author of Sunflower Houses, Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots, and Trowel & Error Susan Betz has drawn on years of simply ""being"" in the natural world, of learning about and nurturing herbs, not just for human service, but also for the benefit of the surrounding soil, water, flora, and fauna. Susan shows us how to follow Nature's lead and in doing so, she has crafted a book for every gardener's shelf, one that touches the heart and speaks to the soul of our interconnection with plants. Pat Crocker, author The Healing Herbs Cookbook, The Vegetarian Cook's Bible, The Juicing Bible Neighboring with Nature is a superb resource and reference for people of all ages who are interested in increasing their native herb plant palette to provide natural communities for pollinators. Nature is our neighbor-- and this book is sure to educate, enlighten, and encourage you to grow some of our wonderful native plants. You will discover how you can nurture the nature near you, while learning some historical and fun facts and uses for these herbal natives. Let this book be your guide and enjoy becoming a nurturing native plant gardener to create and enhance the wildlife ecological corridors in your neighborhood. Jane L. Taylor, Founding Curator, Michigan 4-H Children's Garden, Michigan State University Susan has written a book filled with lore, knowledge and wisdom. Her love of nature and herbs, and her passion for caring for the Earth shines through her prose. Debra Knapke, Garden designer, lecturer, teacher, and advisor"

Advance Praise for Neighboring with Nature Betz writes with the casual familiarity and authority of a true, hands-in-the-soil gardener with a passion for plants and nature. Her accessible information and tips will help to lead both new and seasoned gardeners into a new way of seeing and tending our precious earth. We need a Susan Betz clone, but for now I'll settle for her book. Sharon Lovejoy, author of Sunflower Houses, Roots Shoots Buckets & Boots, and Trowel & ErrorSusan Betz has drawn on years of simply being in the natural world, of learning about and nurturing herbs, not just for human service, but also for the benefit of the surrounding soil, water, flora, and fauna. Susan shows us how to follow Nature's lead and in doing so, she has crafted a book for every gardener's shelf, one that touches the heart and speaks to the soul of our interconnection with plants. Pat Crocker, author The Healing Herbs Cookbook, The Vegetarian Cook's Bible, The Juicing BibleNeighboring with Nature is a superb resource and reference for people of all ages who are interested in increasing their native herb plant palette to provide natural communities for pollinators. Nature is our neighbor-- and this book is sure to educate, enlighten, and encourage you to grow some of our wonderful native plants. You will discover how you can nurture the nature near you, while learning some historical and fun facts and uses for these herbal natives. Let this book be your guide and enjoy becoming a nurturing native plant gardener to create and enhance the wildlife ecological corridors in your neighborhood. Jane L. Taylor, Founding Curator, Michigan 4-H Children's Garden, Michigan State University Susan has written a book filled with lore, knowledge and wisdom. Her love of nature and herbs, and her passion for caring for the Earth shines through her prose. Debra Knapke, Garden designer, lecturer, teacher, and advisor

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Susan Betz is an author, garden communicator, lecturer, and conservationist specializing in herbs and native plants. She is a charter member and past president of the Michigan Herb Associates. She has been actively involved in promoting gardening with herbs for over 35 years.

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