<p><strong>Discover the transformative power ¿ for you and for wildlife ¿ of building an outdoor sanctuary for all species to thrive in and enjoy. </strong></p><p>In a hidden valley tucked into an unspoiled corner of Northumberland lies a naturalist''s garden, developed from scratch by award-winning gardener and author Susie White, her husband and friends. This is the story of how they created a remarkable oasis, a place as alive as it is beautiful.</p><p>Susie''s vision and passion unfold as she transforms a patch of untended ground into a wildlife-friendly haven, planted with flowering perennials, trees, herbs, vegetables, and a wildflower meadow. The spaces teem with life: owls and blackbirds, bats and mice, butterflies and bees, all drawn by pollen-rich flowers, ponds, and nesting sites. <em>Second Nature</em> takes us through the planning and construction, and describes how she designed the garden to blend harmoniously with her natural environment. </p><p>From the plants and wildl