All books using the keywords: Dawn Pape

A Lawn Chair Gardener’s Guide to a Balanced Life and a More Balanced World is for gardeners interested in establishing eco-friendly yards that create food and habitat for both people and wildlife with minimal time and effort. It’s for people who enjoy being outside, hope to squeeze in a couple hours per week (or month) to garden and want their garden to make a positive impact on the world. This book is meant for both beginning and experienced gardeners who are venturing into the world of edibles and natives and gardening with an environmental perspective. Even though this is a guidebook with A-Z how to info, it is entertaining and easy to read. The beginning of the book explores th ...

Entertaining and easy to read, A Lawn Chair Gardener's Guide offers a road map for earth-conscience gardeners who don't have a lot of time to spend in the yard, but desire to grow edible and beneficial plants the entire family can enjoy. Mixing one part gardening, one part concern for the environment, and one part personal growth, author and Master Gardener Dawn Pape sets out to change the world, one yard at a time. Pape's low-maintenance "Lawn Chair" gardens create habitat, conserve water, reduce the gardener's carbon footprint, and eliminate the need for chemicals. Best of all, she makes it easy. Pape has a knack for explaining complex topics like organic gardening and companion planti ...

This book was inspired by the author’s son, Mason, who declared that he hated bugs. Pape recognized this familiar negative attitude toward insects and turned the teachable moment into a book. By connecting children to plants, pollinators and their food, Pape hopes her books will influence kids to choose behaviors that support their own health as well as the health of the planet.

Learn all about the importance of insects. This fun and educational book is geared for kids and their adults.