Rating 4 out of 5
Tiny + Wild: Build a Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere by Graham Laird Gardner is practical gardening book guiding the reader step by step on creating a small meadow almost anywhere.
- Focus:
- The book guides readers on how to create small-scale wildflower meadows, even in limited spaces.
- It emphasizes ecological benefits, such as supporting biodiversity and pollinators.
- Content:
- It provides detailed, practical advice on all aspects of creating a mini meadow, from planning and planting to maintenance.
- It includes plant lists, charts, and guidance on choosing the right plants for different conditions.
- It covers various planting methods, including seeds, transplants, and mature plants.
- Key takeaways:
- It promotes the idea that even small spaces can contribute to ecological health.
- It encourages a low-maintenance, naturalistic approach to gardening.
Summarizing, “Tiny + Wild” is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating a beautiful and ecologically beneficial meadow garden, regardless of their available space.
Note:
- I purchased the book in the Winter when I typically spend free time grazing seed and plant catalogs. However we have moved to a house with a very, very small landscape. The previous owner had constructed a 12’X6′ raised bed (2.5 feet high). I was thinking about turning the raised bed into a butterfly garden when I came across Tiny + Wild. The book has been a great resource for me and I expect the small meadow I’m planning for the raised bed will also be an excellent butterfly garden.
- This is the 2nd book I’ve given a rating to. I’m experimenting with ratings for a few books. Maybe ratings will stick and maybe they won’t.
- As an experiment I asked Google Gemini what if thought of the book and used its answer as a first draft. The question I posed was: “What do you think of the book “Tiny + Wild?” Result was boring.
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