"At once inspiring and instructive. Wherever readers may dwell, Lowry's commentary promises both a rich resource and tantalizing food for thought."—Booklist

"A meditation on native plants, a reflective commentary on California's contemporary landscapes, a low-key lament for what once was, and an eloquent defense of what remains and what could be."—California Wild Magazine

"A beautifully written book by a dedicated naturalist. . . . Although the emphasis is on California native flora, the message is universal—appreciate and utilize the native species in one's home landscape; an ecologically sound movement bound to catch on nationwide and worldwide."—Choice