Book: “Urban and Suburban Meadows”

“Urban and Suburban Meadows” is now out in a new edition with forward by Heather Holm, more photos and resources! Author and photographer, Catherine Zimmerman combines her expertise in photography, storytelling, environmental issues, horticulture and organic practices to offer meadowscaping as an alternative to reduce lawn.

Zimmerman weaves the personal journey of changing her own landscaping choices into a guide that demonstrates both the need to change current, detrimental landscaping practices and the practical know how and resources to accomplish that change. The book brings into focus the amazing diversity of life inhabiting meadows and prairies and the beautiful imagery inspires meadow and prairie creation!

The book also provides step-by-step instructions for meadow-making. In addition, plant lists and resource sections with local vendors help to assist the meadow creator in bringing diversity back to urban and suburban landscapes.

“Urban and Suburban Meadows: Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces” is written by Catherine B. Zimmerman.