Dec. 29, 2007
Winter Studies Book List (in progress)
- Keeping a Nature Journal by Clare Walker Leslie & Charles Roth
Again, this book just keeps me so encouraged. Their winter Journal section is excellent!
- Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock
Climate and Weather, Plants , Mammals... among others.
- The Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden
Her winter journal pages are great examples of bird study and are just plain lovely to look at!
- Exploring Nature in Winter by Alan Cvancara
"Guide to activities, adventures and projects for the Winter Naturalist." I particularly enjoyed the part about learning to like winter! If your library doesn't have this book, I am sure there are other similar titles under "winter nature study"available. Leslie & Roth mention one in their book, Guide to Nature in Winter by Donal Stokes.
- The Bird Feeder Book by Donald and Lillian Stokes
There were many, many good bird feeding books at my library. I just chose this one because I knew that Leslie & Roth liked another of the Stoke's books.
- The Urban Naturalist by Steven D. Garber
This book had some good descriptions of animals and how they adjust to urban settings. I will use the section on squirrels. Again, you could probably find others just as good if your library doesn't have this exact title.
- Smith & Hawkin's Forcing, etc, The indoor gardener's guide to bringing bulbs, branches & houseplants into bloom By Katherine Whiteside
Since I am planning to learn how to force a bulb this winter, I decided to a book on the subject would be in order. This book is filled with excellent photographs by Richard Felber. I also plan to go back to the library and look for a book on "indoor gardens". There were many available. I just ran out of room in my arms!
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Dec. 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Have you got any bulbs to force yet? My paper whites are hiding in a dark cupboard in the garage getting ready to be planted :) I had a peak at them and they are starting to sprout already! I can't wait :)
Have a great day!
Rosina