Synopses & Reviews
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Synopsis
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
About the Author
Author Dale Evva Gelfand is a staunch believer in creating and preserving wildlife habitat. A freelance writer and photographer, she has written other Storey titles that all speak to her affinity for nature: Building Bat Houses, Grow a Hummingbird Garden, Creating Habitat for Backyard Birds, and Build a Bluebird Trail. She lives amid the Taconic hills of upstate New York.
Table of Contents
About Hummingbirds
Food
Water
Perches
Shade and Shelter
Nesting Sites
A Hummingbird Gallery
A Quick Geographical Study
Identifying Hummingbirds
Designing a Hummingbird Garden
Choosing Plants
Laying Out Your Garden
Cultivating Wildflowers
Flowers for Hummingbirds
Vines, Shrubs, and Trees