Media Reviews
Carroll and Salt write with the home gardener in mind, opening up and illuminating a world of interactions taking place between plants of all sorts and the crowd of characters that may reside or simply pass through the garden . . . The clarity of the writing style communicates enthusiasm and regard for the readers, showing Carroll and Salt to be excellent teachers who are able to explain, in accessible ways, concepts relating to plant botany, biology, and the environment.
Alice Joyce Booklist 01/05/2004
This gem of a book ... is sure to find an important place on the bookshelf of organic gardeners for years to come.
Scott Vlaun Seeds of Change 02/07/2004
I found Ecology for Gardeners quite appealing ... It builds more than just a basic understanding of plant physiology and the interconnection of plant communities; it helps define our roles of stewards of the earth, encouraging us to make sure that the ecological role of our gardens is a positive one.
Patt Kasa National Gardener 02/07/2004
An excellent book for the beginner in understanding the ecological side of gardening and how to keep and improve the world-wide environment.
National Gardener 11/07/2004
An attractive guide.
Bookseller 09/04/2004
This is an important book to read before turning over the first shovel of sod to create a new garden. I stronly urge bother current and potential gardeners to learn how to manage their landscape in an ecologically friendly manner.
Diana Pederson Bella Online 21/12/2004
This excellent book explains the actions and reactions that take place in your garden. . . . This belongs on your reference shelf.
Ron Macher Small Farm Today 31/01/2005
Ecology for Gardeners will inspire both ecologists and gardeners to analyze their gardens as ecosystems and explore the abiotic factors . . .that affect garden health.
Brigid Franey Leaf Litter 09/01/2005
The authors have done a fantastic job of making the ecological part of gardening very accessible to gardeners. Readers will definitely understand more of the ecology that occurs in, around, and under the plants in their garden.
Lee Luckeydoo Sida, Contributions to Botany 01/07/2006
How often I have wished for this book! ... A book that clearly lays out the science of the garden ecology ... Carrol and Salt present the sometimes complex subject of garden ecology in an accessible and clear manner, and they write directly to their audience — gardeners.
Frederique Lavoipierre Pacific Horticulture 02/08/2004
Ecology for Gardeners is an excellent book for the beginner in understanding the ecological side of gardening and how to keep and improve the world-wide environment.
Joanne S. Carpender National Gardener 02/08/2004
