From Grass to Gardens

"e;Inspires, sustains, surprises, and consoles."e;--National Geographic Traveler (for River Time)"e;The good stuff . . . Not only good history, but an engaging intellectual autobiography."e;--Sue Hubbell, New York Times Book Review (for Dangerous Birds)Janet Lembke loves to garden. But when she moved into her urban home in Virginia, she only had one-eighth of an acre to work with: a small front yard and a small backyard. How she traded a postage-stamp lawn for an edible cornucopia is what this enchanting book is all about. Lembke joyfully guides us on her gardening journey, in chapters called:"e;Tomato Haven"e; "e;The Grass Extermination Project"e; "e;Tools of the Trade"e; "e;How a Garden Grows"e; "e;Herbs"e; "e;Flowers"e; "e;Vegetables"e; "e;Outwitting the Gardener"e; "e;Wooing the Green Man, Courting Dame Kind"e; and "e;Garden Dreams"e; From Grass to Garden is chock-full of tips and advice for gardeners with tiny plots, including what plants are compatible with others; garden paths and seating; what vegetables and plants work best in front versus backyards; and more. She offers everything a hopeful gardener needs to reap bounty for the kitchen table from what was once a small, pesky lawn.