Journey into the awe-mazing world of
“Mending Mother Earth With Native Plants”!…
* B O O K R E V I E W S * : S c r o l l d o w n t h i s p a g e . . .
Let it inspire & empower YOU as a steward, HERE!
Two beautiful formats available from the publisher:
PDF instantly downloadable on any device (excellent price/value for all!), and
Hard Cover (dust jacket with flaps of more info/photos – due to the high price of printing,
I only make this style available as a special gift edition).
Imagine a living environment that is healthy for us and also benefits our natural world. It promotes well-being, meets the needs of our wildlife, protects biodiversity and empowers us as stewards of our planet… This place can be your own yard! Regardless of where you live, this book shows what anyone’s desire to improve their environment can achieve. It has the potential to change our world for the better! Front and Back Covers below (additional flaps with hard cover)…
It began as an unconventional, urban landscaping project, fueled by a deep love for Nature – long before native plants became popular for landscaping!… And it took on a life of its own… an awe-mazing one!!… I learned so much from Nature, at a much deeper level than I had before – learning with daily awe, right in my city backyard (!) about the intricate relationships and divinity of life!… So much was revealed to me within a short period of time, through my intimate, personal experiences with this small oasis of Nature (thankfully I started documenting everything from day one for 5 years, January 2003 – December 2007, with my notes filling five journals, my countless photographs and drawings!).
Be amazed by every page of this awe-inspiring journey through 265 colour photos (including “Before & After”, seasonal and annual changes, close-ups of wildlife), 40+ unique drawings (especially of birds I couldn’t photograph), and select excerpts of my most remarkable notes and personal observations shared from my journals – that together convey in the 5 years divided by chapters, the magnificent story of a naturally evolving urban oasis and significant teacher!… Including… “expect the unexpected”! 😀 (For example… After the complete absence in 2004 of the iconic Monarch butterfly in southern Manitoba, Canada, this urban garden in the city of Winnipeg, transformed in just its 3rd year of growth in 2005… into a surprise nursery for these regal butterflies, that birthed at least 41 – confirmed, emerging from their chrysalises as brand new butterflies to migrate south to Mexico! 😀 Snapshots of the Photo Gallery cover (with Monarch caterpillars feeding on pretty swamp milkweed), and the Contents page of this awe-inspiring “Love Story”:
This book (first published in March 2010) clearly shows how easily you can be a steward regardless of where you live, by incorporating plants indigenous to your area in your personal or community space, no matter its size! The ripple effects and rewards are immeasurable – benefiting countless lives and our environments, along with ourselves as stewards!
Let yourself be guided by this tiny blue butterfly drawing throughout the pages, as it celebrates every time a new species of wildlife visits the garden and teaches about the intimate connections and relationships in our world.
For every book sold, 1 TREE (an amazing ecosystem in itself!) is planted and grown through an honourable non-profit organization that focuses on employing communities to restore their local forest ecosystems; hence, empowering people as stewards, for long-term benefits that contribute to our planet’s natural state of sacred balance and biodiversity worldwide.
What some readers have said about
“Mending Mother Earth With Native Plants”…
“Greetings Shining One! I purchased and read this book when I discovered you, and I thought, There is something really different and special about this person… I wonder who/what is guiding her… You radiate the Light and Love of the Source. I was thrilled to meet you for your book launch over a decade ago [for “Sacred Possibilities” book 1, in Alaska 2014], a book that I’ve also read multiple times and which continues to guide me. You have travelled paths many have yet to discover and gained so much wisdom on your journey. The world needs your Light, wisdom and guidance. I honour you for your courage and commitment to following the Light no matter what. THANK YOU for continuing to shine your Light and for illuminating the path in the darkness! You are truly such a Bright Light and treasure in this world! Endless Blessings Upon You Always DancingWind, Light Warrior-Nature Guardian-Walker Between Worlds! May you always walk The Beauty Way!”
~ Nequai, USA
“Dear Lucille, Congratulations on the publication of your beautiful book. Mending Mother Earth With Native Plants is a delight. It brings one deeply into the healing power of nature as one feels the breeze, senses the temperature and watches the clouds and insects, birds and butterflies. Your photographs are amazing. I loved your sketches. [Your poem] Weaving Dance of the Seasons is gorgeous! More! More!”
~ F. Weiss, Canada
“I can’t believe the beautiful writing skills, drawings, photography and how much time you spent in your garden and what you have witnessed. The book can help so many and gives so much insight. You just seem to have a way with nature. You are so gifted!! Reading it was such a joy.”
~ Michelle M., Canada
“Such a pleasure to read! One cannot read this book and not feel uplifted and filled with awe for the wonders to be found in nature. The beautiful pictures and drawings from the author herself make it a truly beautiful book to give as a gift. We enjoyed it from cover to cover!”
~ Victor & Gisele, Canada
“The book itself is a work of art, well written with passion and detail. Aside from dealing with a contemporary subject, it is loaded with colourful pictures and art by the author herself. They are vivid and inspiring.”
~ Rolande, Canada
“What you have achieved in a short period is an astounding revival for a small scale ecosystem in the midst of a large urban centre. The process laid out in the book is such a pragmatic means to a healthy, natural environment; establish a gorgeous mix of multi-season, low-maintenance flora and get ready to discover a stunning array of fauna attracted to your efforts! Brilliant!”
~ Mitch V., Canada
“What a beautiful tribute to the task of turning a barren yard into a living, breathing, vibrant piece of land in such a short time span. Very inspirational!”
~ A. Marsh, USA
“I absolutely LOVE this book!! It’s a wonderful read and a great guide for anyone who’s interested in helping our beautiful planet, or simply a nature lover at heart. The photographs in this book are beautiful, as are all the drawings. I’m amazed at how many different species one can attract, by only making a few changes within one’s region. I’ve recommended this book to many.”
~ J.V.W., Canada
“Dear Lucille, Thank you so much for the beautiful book. Your efforts, your attitude and the book are exactly what the world needs in this increasingly cyber age. All the best.”
~ Robert Bateman, award-winning artist and naturalist
“Lucille, Thanks for all you do on behalf of Mother Earth.”
~ Dr. David Suzuki, award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster
“This inspirational book not only shows you how simple it is to surround yourself with nature, but also the beautiful wildlife it attracts.”
~ Rosie, Canada
“I found this beautiful book full of positive energy, beautiful pictures, and ideas to help with your own garden! Beautiful!”
~ Lucie, Canada
“Holding your book in my hands and reading your loving words that describe the beauty of nature around us, awakens bubbles of joy in me! It makes my heart open up wide, like the butterflies on your pictures open their colourful wings to fly free… Thank you for sharing your shining light and for assisting Mother Earth by inspiring people to see through eyes of love.”
~ Eva Annaluna, USA
“Lucille has created from her own back yard and transformed it into a beautiful garden from scratch, creating a wilderness of beauty and magic, bringing back native plants and insects, full of life, vibrancy and colour. Lucille is a blessing to Mother Earth, her book details each day the weather and visitors to her garden. The photos are all her own work. Highly recommended!”
~ Andrena F., Australia
