The Nature of Oaks av Douglas W. Tallamy

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<B>“With our hearts and minds focused on the stewardship of the only planet we have, the best way to engage in a hopeful future is to plant oaks! Let this book be your inspiration and guide.” <I>—The American Gardener</I></B><BR/><BR/> With <I>Bringing Nature Home</I>, Doug Tallamy changed the conversation about gardening in America. His second book, the <I>New York Times </I>bestseller <I>Nature’s Best Hope</I>, urged homeowners to take conservation into their own hands. Now, he turns his advocacy to one of the most important species of the plant kingdom—the mighty oak tree.<BR/> <BR/> Oaks sustain a complex and fascinating web of wildlife. <I>The Nature of Oaks</I> reveals what is going on in oak trees month by month, highlighting the seasonal cycles of life, death, and renewal. From woodpeckers who collect and store hundreds of acorns for sustenance to the beauty of jewel caterpillars, Tallamy illuminates and