Sheila Buff Inc.

Natural History and the Outdoors 

In addition to her work as a health writer, Sheila Buff is noted for her work in natural history, the outdoors (particularly birdwatching and hiking), and gardening.

Recent Books

Insider’s Guide to the Hudson River Valley (Globe Pequot, forthcoming, 2009)

Best Hikes with Children in the Hudson Valley and Catskills (additional entries for revised edition; The Mountaineers, 2002)

Traditional Country Skills (The Lyons Press, 2001)

Where the Birds Are (contributing author; Dorling Kindersley, 2001)

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Birdwatching  (Alpha Books/Macmillan, 1999)

The Great Tomato Book (Burford Books, 1999)

Nature's Window: Dolphins, Wolves, Bears, Penguins, Elephants, Frogs, Butterflies (small-format gift book series; Andrews McMeel, 1997,1998)

Nature Walks in and around New York City (Appalachian Mountain Club, 1996)

The Gardener's Sourcebook (Lyons & Burford, 1996; Garden Book Club selection)

The Birder's Sourcebook (Lyons & Burford, 1994; Nature Book Club alternate)

Birding for Beginners (Lyons & Burford, 1993; Book-of-the-Month Club and Quality Paperback Book Club alternate; Nature Book Club alternate)

Good Dog! (editor, quotation book; Andrews McMeel, 1997)

Recent Articles

Freecycling: Beyond Recycling

Grow Great Tomatoes

Habitat Assessment for the Town of Milan

Morel Madness

There’s a Lot Happening in the World of Bird-Watching

Think Globally, Eat Locally

Tomato Tips for Hudson Valley Gardeners

Zucchini Follies

Growing Great Tomatoes Made Simple

How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes