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'When a robin appears, a loved one is near' In 2019, Tony Putman was working as a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, when he noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old plum tree. The robin glanced in his direction as he approached, but he didn't move, so Tony grabbed his camera and took a...

When Bob the robin flew into Tony's life, it was the beginning of an incredible friendship that captured the nation's heart. Now Tony is back in the garden - and he's making more feathered friends. In this book, Tony continues to work in the garden as he tells the story of charming encounters...

Build a flourishing wildlife sanctuary with eco-friendly landscaping secrets, no matter the size of your outdoor space. Whether renting a cramped apartment balcony or managing a suburban lot, you can cultivate a sensory escape right outside your door. Tune out the daily grind and immerse...

Companion planting is a method that has been used for centuries to help grow food organically. It works by organizing your plants so that they release scents that naturally repel insects, pests, and diseases. It’s a foolproof way to grow delicious, healthy food. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to source your own food, but it can also bring your family together and teach your kids valuable lessons about agriculture not taught in school. Don’t be the one to miss out. You’ll regret not getting involved in something that is affordable, eco-friendly, and absolutely delicious!

In THE POLLINATOR GARDEN - How to Attract Nature’s Heroes - Planting for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, you will uncover the secrets to creating a vibrant pollinator garden - even if your previous attempts have been less than successful. The advice is straightforward to implement, giving you the confidence to transform your garden into a haven for pollinators. The survival of Pollinators is threatened, and their decline has devastating consequences for our food system, biodiversity, and ecosystems.

This comprehensive guide will prepare listeners for the entirety of this endeavor, from sourcing healthy chicks to maintaining a healthy flock, humanely processing the birds when ready, and, finally, the basics of making them into a delicious meal.

In the midst of ongoing news about Southwestern water scarcity, Martha Retallick sees an opportunity. For 20 years, she has been transforming her central Tucson home into an urban oasis. The secret to her success: Water harvesting. Since Retallick purchased her central Tucson home in 2004, she has incorporated two types of water harvesting – passive and active – into her landscape. Passive water harvesting is simply the act of sculpting the landscape to direct the water to where it should be – like plants – and away from where it shouldn’t be – like a home’s foundation.

50 Things to Know to Attract Wildlife to Your Yard offers an approach to attracting birds, critters, and other interesting wildlife to your yard. Most books on gardening for attracting wildlife tell you to use specific plants and provide some advice on what different animals find appealing in a habitat. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book will give you advice on how to cultivate and maintain a garden for animals, birds, and insects to visit. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, this book is a great first stop on your gardening journey.

50 Things to Know about the Birds in New Jersey by Sarah J. Fretz offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list. Although there's nothing wrong with that, this book takes another approach. Here we present you with the regional view of the state and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination.