We Are the Ark: Returning Our Gardens to Their True Nature Through Acts of Restorative Kindness

I bought this book because I was intrigued by Mary Reynolds’ personal story and I appreciate the gardening concepts she promotes. I’ve kept the book after reading it because I have fallen in love with the art work.

This is an excellent book for someone with any piece of property large or small that wants to contribute to help with the decline of our pollinators and wildlife. The illustrations are adorable and it is so informative. I already have a patch of land in my small yard that I don’t mow and it’s amazing to see every day the different butterflies, dragonflies, bees, and other wildlife that shows up there. Excellent book I would recommend it to anyone even apartment dwellers that can put out a couple of flower pots to provide nectar and shelter to insects. Every little bit helps.

'Love this book! I'm on a mission to restore natural habitats in my suburban area and have recommended this book highly. I also like it that there are available YouTube videos.

Beautifully written - anyone interested in Mother Earth or gardening will love this

The book is very much the authors personal manifesto. It lacks sound advice on how you can perform what she is preaching or evidence of what she is saying. It comes off as “do this because I said so”. The artwork in the book is a distraction and could easily be used to show actual photos of this change she is speaking of. I wanted to like the book, but it just didn’t work for me.

Wonderful ideology. European book. Beautiful pictures. General information on how one can do more to help their environment

One of the most beautifully illustrated and written books I have seen. And so many great illustrations.

I have seen a couple of reviews with this same problem, and needless to say it was disappointing. I got this book for my mum, and she happened to off-handedly mention that some of the paragraphs were in the wrong order or unfinished. I came here to check if anyone else noticed, and it seems to be common enough. Hopefully they can get this fixed soon.

To read and look at

In hindsight, this was not the book for me. This is a simplistic manifesto, not detailed instructions. I ordered it because a gardening influencer wrote about it, thinking it would be helpful. It might be, to someone who has absolutely no idea about how important bees are or how pesticides destroy both flora and fauna. But for me, this was a major miss. I don't need manifestos: I need actual hands-on tools and strategies to convince my neighbors to stop spraying their lawns. Planting "ark signs" will not affect change.

If you are interested in ways to save our earth this is the book for you. It is easy to understand and has exceptionally, artistic pictures. The author describes a grassroots effort that will make you want to jump right in and save your little piece of the world. Scientifically backed narratives are informative and leave you thinking. Loved it.

This book is the most beautifully written and accessible of all the many books I've studied about native habitat support and restoration. And the illustrations are so gorgeous they are worth framing! I leave the book out on my coffee table just to gaze at them. I have purchased other copies to give as well-appreciated gifts.

With all the pressures of trying to do right for the planet but not knowing how to make a difference this is a great book offering positive ways to help in your own back garden. It's so important we try to make these changes as soon as possible!

This beautifully written and illustrated book is an eye-opener and wake-up call - especially about what our gardening practices are doing to the Earth and web of life. A must-read - especially if you're in the habit of planting non-native plant species, weeding, and using pesticides in your garden. Mary believes that we are guardians, NOT gardeners, and, if we want to save the planet, we must start with our own patch of land (no matter how small - even a window box). Her advice throughout the book makes perfect sense and is easy to follow. Her first book, THE GARDEN AWAKENING, is another excellent and informative read.

Love this book. Bought for myself, but ended up giving away as a Xmas present. Will order another one for myself.

While I love Mary Reynolds' writing, my copy of her book has multiple printing and collating errors. Some pages start in the middle of paragraphs and some pages are simply out of order. I've contact the printer (Timber Press - never heard back) and the book seller (Indoobestsellers) and haven't gotten any satisfaction!

The binding was coming apart so sent it back.

Give your garden back to nature. I totally agree with and am trying to follow every thing in this book. No poisons, no killing, no manicuring. Turn your space into a refuge for creatures and native plants.

A beautifully written book with wonderful illustrations

I think this is an interesting and informative read if you are new to the topic. I know people who work on searching lost seeds to restore biodiversity but I never thought of doing something similar when it comes to gardens.It made me think and appreciated it.Highly recommended.Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine