Book Reviews

"The book is consciously sparing, refreshing, informative, optimistic, wise, grounded and gives a holistic view of the benefits, risks and how-to of nature strip gardening. It’s a framework for collaboration between individuals, councils and communities for the benefit of all.” - Anna Featherstone, author of Honey Farm Dreaming and Small Farm Success Australia, plus author mentor and publisher of Look-It’s Your Book! guide to self-publishing in Australia. Short books, big impact

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"What struck me most? Verge gardening isn’t just about plants, it’s about conversations. It’s about creating civic ecosystems where councils, residents, and community groups collaborate for greener, cooler, more connected streets.” - Laura Aston, Wayfinder Labs, LinkedIn post

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"A small book with the goal to change the way we see what’s in front of our eyes and our homes. It asks us to consider making a small change, with potentially enormous benefits, both to prepare for increasing heat in our lives, and for developing deeper community connections. It is a joyful book, with both climate and civic benefits.” - Annabelle Lukin, Professor of Linguistics, Macquarie University, When the world is so dark and so noisy, take some time to look down (Substack post)