In this section, as its name might suggest, we are offering specific books that we think our customers will find relevent to their interests.
The first book on offer is George Pilkingtons "Gardening For Wildlife" (George also wrote the worm composting book featured on this website) "Gardening For Wildlife" is a cracking little book has a vast amount of information, advice and help, well written, well illustrated and a thoroughly enjoyable read.

Gardening For Wildlife Reviews

George has captured years of practical experience in this book and his enthusiasm comes shining through. Full of useful tips and sound advice, I’m sure it will persuade even more people with gardens to give nature a helping hand. Prof. Chris Baines, Foreword from book.

An eminently simple, straightforward guide to making your garden better for wildlife.... Garden Notebook, RSPB Birds Magazine, Autumn 1999

Gardening For Wildlife is a model of what a how - to book should be....Good Gardeners Association

A handy little book, good for a check-list when planning a new garden ... could be useful for teachers or children with a wildlife project, as well as keen gardeners......HDRA, The Organic Way, Spring 2000

A useful publication on Wildlife Gardening is: ‘Gardening for Wildlife’ (1999) by George Pilkington, Alfresco Books, Warrington

Posted By: Kelly Slocum Date: Monday, 3 July 2000, at 6:44 p.m.

George is a frequent contributor to this and other worm forums who is the author of a wonderful book on gardening for wildlife. I was fortunate enough to recieve a copy just as I'm in the process of relandscaping my back yard with wildlife in mind. I want to let you all know that this book, "Gardening For Wildlife" is absolutely outstanding! Easy to read, full of great information and nicely illustrated. I've been enjoying it thoroughly and find it a rich source of information for my project.

For a stocking filler, why not succumb to George Pilkington's enchanting Book Gardening for Wildlife? this delightfully illustrated book is full of interesting ways to attract a huge variety of wildlife to your garden. When reading it yourself or with the children you will become more aware of the numerous animals and plants around you and discover their place in the environment & practical ways to encourage them into your garden.

George reaches out for the best practises and explains why with 'Dos & Don'ts'. He is a devoted nature lover and ecologist, spending much of his time bringing the delights of wild creatures to adults and children alike. He is an authority on worms and has researched the best way we can harness their energy to recycle our organic waste in an effective system.