Download or read book There s a Tiger in the Garden written by Lizzy Stewart and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Board book edition of the best-selling winner of the Waterstones Childrens Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category.
Download or read book Garden Myths written by Robert Pavlis and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden Myths examines over 120 horticultural urban legends. Turning wisdom on its head, Robert Pavlis dives deep into traditional garden advice and debunks the myths and misconceptions that abound. He asks critical questions and uses science-based information to understand plants and their environment. Armed with the truth, Robert then turns this knowledge into easy-to-follow advice. - Is fall the best time to clean the garden? - Do bloom boosters work?- Will citronella plants reduce mosquitoes in the garden?- Do pine needles acidify soil?- Should tomatoes be suckered?- Should trees be staked at planting time? - Can burlap keep your trees warm in winter?- Will a pebble tray increase humidity for houseplants? "Garden Myths is a must-read for anyone who wants to use environmentally sound practices. This fascinating and informative book will help you understand plants better, reduce unnecessary work, convince you to buy fewer products and help you enjoy gardening more."
Download or read book The Dragonfly Friendly Gardener written by Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With stunning colors and phenomenal flying abilities, dragonflies are extraordinarily beautiful, and vital to the ecosystem. Britain s leading dragonfly expert offers tips on how to attract these amazing insects to your garden. From creating a pond and choosing the right plants, to long-term pond care, and help with identifying dragonfly species, this book is buzzing with ideas for how to make your garden a sanctuary for both you and dragonflies to enjoy."
Download or read book The Garden Creatures of Fairfax Lane The Dipping Dragonfly written by Lanna Breetzke and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of the road on Fairfax Lane Behind a small wall—surprisingly plain There is a garden that’s full of life Tenderly cared for by Mr Crankshaw’s wife The Dipping Dragonfly learns to focus on one thing at a time, getting twice as much done, to have double the fun. Follow along with our rhyme... The aim of this picture book series, The Garden Creatures of Fairfax Lane, is to supply your children with the tools to manage their mental health. Each story provides an example of a subtle change you and your child can make to manage your thinking. It provides you with a medium to navigate developmental themes and, therefore, project the characteristics of the creatures in real-life scenarios.
Download or read book A Dazzle Of Dragonflies written by Forrest Lee Mitchell and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a passionate look at a ubiquitous group of insects.
Download or read book Insects and Gardens written by Eric Grissell and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It might be time to declare a truce with the insects in our lives. With a sound basis in science and a practical grounding in gardening experience, Grissell introduces the reader to the role of insects in garden ecology. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs and now available in paperback, this book will be loved by anyone seeking a greater appreciation and understanding of these often-maligned garden visitors.
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West written by Dennis Paulson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-03 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history
Download or read book Dragonflies of the World written by Jill Silsby and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2001-07-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the world’s most popular insect groups, the Odonata. Written for interested amateurs as well as more experienced professionals, Dragonflies of the World covers their evolution, ecology, behaviour, physiology and taxonomy. It describes their unique attributes and the distinctive features of the suborders, superfamilies, families and subfamilies.
Download or read book Wild Your Garden written by Jim and Joel Ashton and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved." Alan Titchmarsh Join the rewilding movement and share your outdoor space with nature. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener. Wild Your Garden, written by Jim and Joel Ashton (aka "The Butterfly Brothers"), shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. Transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies. You don't need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too. "Wildlife gardening is one of the most important things you can do as an individual for increasing biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. From digging a pond to planting a native hedge, the Butterfly Brothers can help you every step of the way." Kate Bradbury
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast written by Giff Beaton and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than one hundred and fifty species of dragonflies and damselflies most likely to be seen throughout the U.S. Southeast north of Florida are covered in this abundantly illustrated guide that is organized for easy use in the field and contains information on the insects' life cycles, taxonomy, characteristics, habitats, distribution, behavior, and identification.
Download or read book Dragonfly Coloring Books for Adults written by Dragonfly Coloring Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Dragonfly coloring book for adults the perfect way to relieve stress and aid relaxation while enjoying beautiful and highly detailed images. Product Details: Presentation Page for Gift-Giving Printed single sided on bright white paper Premium matte cover finish Large format 8.5" x 11.0" pages
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Philip S. Corbet and published by Brill Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outstanding monograph presents a critical review of information, published and unpublished, worldwide, on the behaviour and ecology of dragonflies in all stages of the life cycle for both physical and biotic environments. Information about tropical and temperate species in functional and evolutionary contexts is skilfully integrated and facts and ideas are reviewed in the context of current biological thinking. The book includes more than 4,000 bibliographical entries, and concludes with indexes to authors, taxa and subjects. Unrevised Brill edition. Originally published with imprint Harley Books, ISBN 9780946589777
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Chris Earley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and tricks on how to catch, identify and study dragonflies.
Download or read book Common Dragonflies of California written by Kathy Biggs and published by Azalea Creek Pub. This book was released on 2009 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded and updated 2nd edition of this popular guide: A field guide to the identification of common dragonflies and damselflies within California. Introduces California's 100 most common species with photos, flight seasons, descriptions, habitats, distribution, checklist, glossary, references, index and more. Fits in your pocket. Very compact form with a tremendous amount of information. Kathy Biggs is the author of 4 dragonfly-related books. Ray Bruun has been photographing dragonflies since 2001.
Download or read book Common Dragonflies of the Southwest written by Kathy Biggs and published by Azalea Creek Pub. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic identification field guide to the common dragonflies of the southwest. Contains decriptions of male and female, size, haitat, flight period and distribution by common and scientific name for 106 species. Checklist and information on dragonfly life cycle, viewing dragonflies included.
Download or read book Folklore of the Dragonfly written by Eden Emanuel Sarot and published by Storia e Letteratura. This book was released on 1958 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon written by Cary Kerst and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing interest in watching and identifying dragonflies and damselflies has sharpened the need for an authoritative resource likeDragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon,a definitive field guide devoted solely to dragonflies and damselflies found in the state. Cary Kerst and Steve Gordon include information on identification, as well as biology and behavior, using common terms useful to the novice and experienced enthusiast alike. The book features stunning color photographs of male and female of all species currently known in Oregon, along with helpful illustrations and charts with important identification characteristics. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregonpresents the life cycle and larval habits of dragonflies and damselflies, along with photographs of the larvae of families. The Oregon range for each species is mapped, and the size range of adults is provided in text and illustration. The book also includes a description of the best sites in Oregon to observe these amazing insects, a useful tool for viewing uncommon species in spectacular settings. Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregonis an essential reference for Odonatists, entomologists, birders, butterfly watchers, fishermen, wetland experts, naturalists, gardeners, artists, photographers, and all outdoor enthusiasts. *91 species descriptions, with ID charts * Full-color photographs of all species known in Oregon, with illustrations and charts * Description of 30 best locations in Oregon to observe dragonflies * Useful appendices and index
