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Bring in the energy of wild places and work in harmony with the land to grow your own food and live sustainably.In this beautifully illustrated book, award-winning garden designer Mary Reynolds encourages us to create a bond with the land to restore its health and feel its energy. Drawing inspiration from permaculture traditions as well as the ancient multi-tiered approach of forest gardening, Mary demonstrates how to create a magical garden that is an expanding, living, interconnected ecosystem.The Garden Awakening is both art and inspiration for any garden lover seeking to create a positive and natural space while incorporating sustainable living such as growing your own food. It combines practical step-by-step instructions with spiritual, ancient Celtic stories to help you awaken any garden space, nurturing it to benefit both the land and the people in it. This design approach allows ecosystems to be whole and in balance while providing a place for human beings to live happy and productive lives.Transform your garden into a vibrant, wild area that embraces the spiritual side of nature with this wonderful read.

This sweet story is told from the point of view of a young adult cat who was rescued from a local shelter. She recalls life in the shelter, her need to see the outdoors, and her strong desire to be loved by an adopted human family. She finally gets adopted, settles into her forever home, gives birth to kittens, and grows to love a human child who becomes part of her family. The mixed media illustrations fit the mood of the cat during the telling of the story. It is a timeless story that appeals to pet lovers of all ages, especially the ones who favor cats!