A Nature Lover's Almanac: Kinky Bugs, Stealthy Critters, Prosperous Plants & Celestial Wonders

by Diane Olson

Overview

A treasury of nature facts and trivia for every season: “Get ready to be amazed, delighted, and enlightened.”—Chip Ward, author of Canaries on the Rim: Living Downwind in the West 
 
Did you know that:

• We all have follicle mites living on our faces?
• In India, the humble pigeon is a symbol of lust?
• Jumping spiders sometimes watch TV with you?
• Healthy garden soil has the same characteristics as a good chocolate cake?
• The North Pole rarely points north?
• The caterpillar of the silver-spotted skipper blasts its frass (poop) five feet outside its nest?

 
This collection of fascinating but little-known facts of nature will connect you with the rhythms of the universe even if you live far from the wild—and enlighten you every day of the year. Also included are good tips for gardeners as well as a rundown of what constellations you can see in the night sky each month.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423622253
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	05/29/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Diane Olson's "Urban Almanac" column, upon which this book is based, has been running in Salt Lake City's Catalyst magazine for 16 years. She's also written for New York Spirit, Salt Lake Magazine, and Utah Homes and Gardens. She lives in Salt Lake City.Adele Flail is an artist, writer, and rogue biologist. She works as the Science Gallery Coordinator for The Leonardo, Salt Lake City's new sci+tech+art museum, She lives on a nascent urban homestead in Salt Lake City.

Read an Excerpt

September 12

Listen: the crickets are getting loader. As fall progresses, mating becomes imperative, as adult crickets perish xome winter. The loud, monotonous song we heat in the evening is that of the males, singing to attract a mate; they sing a quicker, softer song when a female approaches. There's slso a territorial tune, sung when two males meet, and an abrupt "Look out!" chirp that warns everyone to be quiet.

Table of Contents

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Editorial Reviews

From the lattice of stars turning above us in the night sky, to the microbial universe in the soil beneath our feet, nature is rich with fascinating wonders. There is no better guide to this splendid realm than Diane Olson, whose knowledge and love of nature is a gift I have enjoyed for many years. Open this book and get ready to be amazed, delighted, and enlightened.

Author of Canaries on the Rim: Living Downwind in the West and Hope's Horizon: Three Visions for Healing the Ame - Chip Ward