Natures Garden

Living with three strong-willed, highly individual Dachshunds can be equal parts entertaining, frustrating and rewarding. Just ask Matt Ziselman. Armed with a fresh, creative voice that is unabashedly cranky one moment and profoundly poignant the next, Ziselman mixes hilarious canine stories, with heartfelt reminiscences from his own life, the results of which is a memoir of illuminating life lessons, courtesy of the three thoroughly Teutonic Dachshunds that he shares his life (and couch) with: Baxter, Maya, and Molly.

One dark and stormy winter night, outside his remote New England farmhouse, Hal Borland heard howling. At the door were a half-starved black-and-white mutt and his puppy companion. While reluctant to welcome these uninvited guests into their home, Hal and his wife gave them refuge, finally naming them Pat and Mike. When a local boy lost his dog, and the Borland's gave Mike to him, Pat's strong personality blossomed, and he becomes a treasured companion and member of the family.

Our gardens have an ecology, a web of life as rich and remarkable as any distant rainforest, or any biome display. Yet most of us have little idea of the marvels just outside our windows. Life is resilient, it regenerates everywhere we look; in the treetops you glimpse beyond the industrial estate, on the railway sidings, on rooftops, and even in the cracks in pavements. From our own doorsteps we are surrounded by the wonders of nature and these can be a lifeline for us and vital to our health and sanity. Within this book Tony Kendle unveils the facts behind these natural wonders, drawing ...

Gardening is an instrument of grace. —May Sarton In these fifteen intimate essays, Melina Rudman explores the pain of loss and the joy of connection, all within the context of her garden. She writes of gardening as a spiritual practice, one that has the power to ground us in the seasons and cycles of Nature. Gardening, she says, plants us firmly in the circle of birth, life, and death, "smack dab in the middle of life's gore and glory." While gardening focuses on the world of touch and sight and scent, it also opens doors to deeper realities. It teaches us resilience; it shows us how to ...

What kind of insect protects itself with bright colors, warning insect eaters to stay way–a ladybug! Learn about insects and animals that live together in a garden. Interacting together, these living organisms have a lot in common! Some can help a garden grow strong and others can cause a lot of trouble. Raccoons like to eat the seeds and berries while spiders help by eating the pesky insects.

Margaret Winslow met midlife agita not head-on, but ass-on, fulfilling a childhood curiosity about donkeys by answering a for-sale ad in the American Donkey and Mule Society's magazine, The Brayer. Hilarity ensues, alongside life-threatening injuries and spirit-enriching insight.... As listeners walk with Winslow and Caleb the donkey through training traumas, expert-baffling antics, and humiliating races, they also share in the author's gradual understanding of Caleb's true, undeniable gifts: a willingness to "speak truth to power", to trust, and to forgive.

By the time life had finished hitting Rick Crandall from all sides, he was at the lowest point of his life, both personally and professionally. His wife, Pamela, makes an astute and life-changing suggestion: "Let's get a dog." So begins the story of Emme, a 200-pound Saint Bernard trapped in the body of a five-pound Australian terrier puppy. Soon, Emme and Rick hit the hiking trails around Aspen, Colorado. While she is groomed to be a show dog, it's soon obvious that her heart is in the hills and with Rick, who decides to add more challenging hikes to the mix.

Discover the essential wisdom of ancient and modern regenerative practices to build long-lasting soil fertility, healthy ecosystems, and nutrient-dense food—year after year.

A Hidden Garden is Whitley Strieber's first book of poetry. Whitley has been writing poems for many years, but previously only shared them with friends. This book contains poems he has written since 1980, but most of them were written since 2015. Just one of the poems, "Somebody Kissed Me," directly refers to his experiences with the otherworldly presence he calls the visitors, but it eloquently expresses the power and mystery of this very special part of his life.

In the last 20 years, pets have gone from the backyard to sleeping on our beds, then showing up in every corner of America. Pet Nation tells the story of this seismic shift and the economic, media, legal, political, and social dramas springing from this cultural transformation. Since 1998, the pet population in the US has almost doubled - about two-thirds of the country now owns a pet. No longer left to wander the neighborhood, dogs and cats eat special food, get individualized medical attention, and even fly in the cabin.

Are you tired of pesky insects wreaking havoc on your property and looking for a natural, eco-friendly solution? Look no further! "Bats as Nighttime Pest Controllers" is the ultimate guide to unlocking the incredible pest control potential of these incredible creatures. This comprehensive eBook delves deep into the fascinating world of bats and their role as natural pest exterminators. From agricultural fields to mosquito-infested backyards, the unsung heroes of the night are ready to come to your rescue! In this one-of-a-kind guide, you'll journey through 25 action-packed chapters, ...

“No one’s privacy is sacred, no one is free from mind manipulation, or the constant barrage of consumerism. The Return is thought-provoking, prescient and, with the advent of artificial intelligence, we should all be fearful of such a future world.” Connie di Marco, author of the Zodiac Mysteries Aiden Baylor loves the forest surrounding his small mountain town. Alone amidst nature, wondrous ideas fill his head—fantasies and words of wisdom. His neighbors think he's crazy. In the near-future world, entirely dependent on automation and artificial intelligence, people have lost all ...

Your Compass for Urban Animal Rescue Cities may be built for people, but countless animals share the urban landscape—many of them vulnerable and in need of help. Even if you aren't trying to go out of your way to help them, this Guide might come in handy for when you are in the right place at the right time. Your Compass for Urban Animal Rescue is the ultimate guide for compassionate individuals ready to navigate the complexities of rescuing and protecting animals in metropolitan environments.

Drawing on years of professional experience and a multitude of successful harvests, Eugene Zellwood has compiled everything you need to know to start, maintain, and reap the rewards of a home vegetable garden. You'll be amazed at the difference the information in this audiobook will make in how you approach gardening and think about the environment in which you're growing. Whatever your experience level, now you're ready to try a new strategy--one that is tried and true.

Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighbors. Humans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems. Yet most cities and suburbs are blanketed by lawns, ornamentals, and a lack of biodiversity, let alone anything edible. It is within these sterile landscapes that seeds of an edible ecosystem lie. The Edible Ecosystem Solution is a comprehensive, practical guidebook that looks at underutilized spaces to reveal the many opportunities for landscape transformation.

Step into the pages of "Serenity Scaped" and embark on a journey to transform your outdoor space into an oasis of tranquility and mindfulness that transcends beyond the ordinary. This book is your ticket to embracing the ancient philosophy of Zen and crafting a personal sanctuary that becomes a seamless extension of inner peace and contemplation. Within this treasured tome, prepare to uncover the heart of serene garden design as you're introduced to the profound benefits of a mindful outdoor space. Immerse yourself in every facet, as you learn to understand and appreciate the essence of ...

In a vibrant and colorful garden bordering a small wood along the Bold Coast of Maine, where the flowers bloom in a rainbow of hues and the air is filled with the soft hum of nature, lives the wee humble bumblebee. But not just any bee—she has a heart full of curiosity and a love for making new friends. Every day, she sets off on her tiny wings to explore the garden’s many nooks and crannies, discovering the beauty and wisdom of the flowers and shrubs that call this place home.

The story of a personal housing crisis that led to a discovery of the true value of home. Aged 31, Catrina Davies was renting a box-room in a house in Bristol, which she shared with four other adults and a child. Working several jobs and never knowing if she could make the rent, she felt like she was breaking apart. Homesick for the landscape of her childhood, in the far west of Cornwall, Catrina decides to give up the box-room and face her demons. As a child, she saw her family and their security torn apart; now, she resolves to make a tiny, dilapidated shed a home of her own.

Click the mouse learns all about plants from his garden flower, Rose.

A charming tale that celebrates the beauty of teamwork, the joys of helping others, and the simple pleasures of gardening together as a family. Set in the serene Woodmore’s Homestead, where the sun bathes the land in its warm glow, this story unfolds the adventures of a small red wagon and its desire to be part of something greater.