Grass Isn't Greener - by Danae Wolfe (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat.

Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn't Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco-friendly holiday decorations; from eliminating light pollution to attracting wildlife; from saving seeds to devoting even a small patch of lawn to native plants. With easy-to-follow advice and real-life examples, conservation educator Danae Wolfe will help you appreciate the new life you've attracted to your yard. A companion for new homeowners, renters, and gardeners, Grass Isn't Greener is a resource for anyone looking for little ways to make a big difference--and to have fun doing it.

Review Quotes

"Illustrated with beautiful, useful color photographs and clear instructions on how to implement a wide range of eco-friendly, actionable suggestions, this thoughtful work will be relished by gardeners working to create a more sustainable yard."
--Library Journal

"Profusely illustrated, well captioned, and clearly conveyed. A primer on creating a native garden right at home."--Booklist

"Grass Isn't Greener is bursting with progressive, actionable advice for nurturing an earth-friendly, habitat-rich oasis. Danae Wolfe is a gentle and informative guide, thoughtfully navigating the complexities of creating a safe and welcoming outdoor space in an age when speed and convenience too often supersede the health and well-being of our wild neighbors (and ourselves). In this comprehensive primer, Wolfe's advice and captivating images steer readers down an alternative path, one filled with life and with love for the world outside our doors."--Nancy Lawson, The Humane Gardener

"Approachable and accessible, here we have a handy introduction of bite-sized topics critical to the success of natural habitat gardening. On subjects as diverse as plant selection, garden management, light pollution, beneficial predator bugs, working with neighbors, and how outdoor décor can affect our wild friends, Wolfe lays out the important basics of more sustainable living in our home landscapes."--Benjamin Vogt, author of Prairie Up and A New Garden Ethic

"In Grass isn't Greener, Danae Wolfe reveals the future: when conservation will be done en masse by private citizens on private property. Wolfe captures this paradigm shift with all the detail you need to create a model ecological landscape. Kudos to Grass isn't Greener for helping speed along this essential transition."--Douglas W. Tallamy, author of Nature's Best Hope

About the Author

Danae Wolfe is an award-winning conservation photographer, writer, educator, and the founder behind the @chasingbugs social media handle, focused on fostering appreciation and stewardship of backyard bugs and wildlife. Ever the pragmatic, she believes that everyone has the power to make a difference in combatting climate change and biodiversity loss. Danae was the 2022 recipient of the Garden Communicators International Emergent Communicator award, and her work has been featured in various outlets including CNN, The American Gardener magazine, and Nature Conservancy magazine. Through her community conservation initiative, Chasing Bugs, she has reached global audiences with science-based education about the importance of gardening for biodiversity and has inspired gardeners to appreciate the beauty of our natural world and embrace their role in its protection.