The Humane Gardener
The Humane Gardener

Author: Nancy Lawson

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1616896175

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In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Song of the Shenandoah
Song of the Shenandoah

Author: Brenda George

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2013-05-23

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 1483609073

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Jed Buchanan is one of the Blue Ridge mountain people displaced by the formation of the Shenandoah National Park. Through a quirk of fate he is offered a job as a farm manager on one of the loveliest farms in the Shenandoah Valley. Though he loves the life, dire danger lurks in the form of a fanatical, old-style Ku Klux Klan klavern that has been operating in the rural areas of Northern Virginia. Jed falls in love with two very different women: the beautiful, sultry sophisticate, Virginia Chadwick, whom he saves from being savaged by a vicious dog. This leads to the humble hillbilly giving regular lectures to one of the most powerful groups in Washington DC., Then theres lovely, spunky Sage Kelly, who has left three men at the altar. However, Jed has good reason to suspect that she and her brother, Tom, are members of the Ku Klux Klan. Sequel to the widely acclaimed "Falling Leaves and Mountain Ashes", this compelling epic novel, set in the1940s and 1950s, displays once again what a master storyteller George is.

Mountain Biking Virginia
Mountain Biking Virginia

Author: Martin Fernandez

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-04-30

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1493025503

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Plunge down steep, rugged singletrack, relax along leisurely lakeside trails, or travel off-road through Virginia’s scenic horse and wine country with Mountain Biking Virginia. Local mountain biker Martín Fernández shows both novice and experienced cyclists how to get out of the gridlock and into the woods. Look inside to find: Detailed ride descriptions GPS coordinates Full-color photos throughout Tips on riding, trip preparation, and bicycle maintenance Accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more Wherever you ride and whatever your skill level, let Mountain Biking Virginia be your guide to this mountain biking paradise.