Recreates and examines the drives and resistance of the biggest battle of World War II fought in Western Europe

Product Description: A guide to the historic sites of New York's Hudson River Valley which showcases 31 of the most notable gardens in a format suited to planning a visit. Organized by region, the book includes a brief profile of each site and its key features along with information on travel directions, hours and facilities available...read more

It's reasonable to want to make one's home a serene oasis, a safe haven from hustle and bustle of a busy life. Why, then, is it so hard to make such a space a reality? Between street noise, boisterous neighbors, stray animals, wandering pets, headlights, and streetlamps, it is nearly impossible to feel secluded at home these days. High stockade fences and masonry walls can feel austere and uninviting; no one wants to be resented by their neighbors. And zoning laws and building codes mean you might have to inch your way through a maze of red tape before you even break ground. Living fences are the solution. In addition to blocking unsightly views and providing some well-deserved privacy, versatile and graceful screens of living plants are a natural and aesthetically pleasing alternative to man-made fences. In this illustrated guide, celebrated garden and landscape designer Ogden Tanner provides all the information you need to select, plant, and maintain an array hedges, vines, shrubs, and espaliers to create a verdant and relaxing atmosphere around your house. With detailed information on over 100 species of plants, Living Fences is a one-stop manual for beautiful and functional garden design.

Briefly traces the history of the garden, offers a tour of its grounds, and tells the stories of its plant hunters and research expeditions

Looks at a variety of conservatories, greenhouses, and sun rooms, describes suitable plants and furnishings, and discusses the practical aspects of greenhouse gardening

Surveys the history of drugs, examines contemporary medicines, and offers guidance in their proper use

Illustrates design concepts used in creating rock and water gardens supplemented by an encyclopedia of rock, water, and bog plants

Recreates and examines the drives and resistance of the biggest battle of World War II fought in Western Europe (view table of contents)

Illustrates the many ways in which animals protect themselves from predators, discussing animal camouflage and concealment, bluffs and threats, group defense, flight, and fighting and including excerpts from exemplary animal stories

Colorfully illustrated how-to-book of various types of garden and greenhouse projects, with detailed information on construction methods, materials, and lighting

Introduces the community of animal life found in and around freshwater ponds

Describes in text and illustrations the development of large ranches in the western plains, the impact of these establishments on the economy of the area, their organization, and some famous ranches and their owners.

Excerpts about animals from the writings of William Faulkner, Mark Twain, Ernest Thompson Seton, and John Muir are included in the text, accompanying photographs of carvivores ranging from a half-ton polar bear to a two-ounce weasel

Examines emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses to the pressures of daily life and moments of crisis and describes ways of coping with and maximizing the beneficial effects of stress

The unexpected remaining flora, fauna, and natural wonders of the New York metropolitan area are revealed in photographs and text