Many of the most popular reptiles and amphibiansincluding snakes, monitors, geckos, anoles, chameleons, red-eared sliders, box turtles, and frogsconsume live foods in nature. In fact, when done correctly, a diet consisting of live foods can be beneficial for herps and economical for hobbyists. Raising Live Foods covers numerous common food speciesincluding crickets, mealworms, earthworms, snails, shrimp, fruit flies, fish, mice, finches, and moreand explains which prey species are appropri...

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.

The biggest mistake gardeners make each season is starting out too big and then quickly realizing their large plot requires too much weeding, watering, and backbreaking labor. Vertical gardening guarantees a better outcome from the day the trowel hits the soil—by shrinking the amount of "floor" space needed and focusing on climbing plants that are less prone to insects, diseases, and animal pests.Notable author and gardener Derek Fell has tried and tested thousands of varieties of ...

Take your watercolor paintings to the next level with these great techniques. Build a foundation with basic techniques like using wet-into-wet washes and glazing and layering before moving right along to using blooms, backruns, salt and wax to create great effects. Not only will you create gorgeous paintings, but you'll have fun doing them.

Gardening Basics For Canadians For Dummies has been revised to help the beginner gardener get started, providing all the information you'll need on flowers beds and borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to landscape your property. It also includes step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens, specific regional gardens, and butterfly and children's gardens. The book gives helpful tips controlling pests safely, managing weeds, and correcting common gardening problems. In addition, ...

A home grower's guide to growing orchid favorites at home.  Contains 16 original photos. 

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.

Authors Terry Ann Barber and Rhonda Wilson have years of first-hand experience in maintaining and cultivating plants for home aquariums and ponds. Contains photos of newer plant species that are currently popular in the aquarium trade. The numerous color photos and easy-to-follow layout of this book make it easier to use than others on the marketplace, at a price thats very competitive. anted aquariums are often thought of as being more difficult to care for than reef aquariums. This book ...

“If your garden fantasies involve chickens, Jessi Bloom is here to make those dreams come true.” —The New York TimesMany gardeners fear chickens will peck away at their landscape. But you can keep chickens and have a beautiful garden, too! In this essential handbook, award-winning garden designer Jessi Bloom offers step-by-step instructions for creating a beautiful and functional space while maintaining a happy, healthy flock. Free-Range Chicken Garden...

Create a tranquil nighttime retreat with a moon garden.Transform your garden into a serene haven that comes alive under the moonlight. This beginner-friendly booklet offers simple steps to design a night-blooming garden that enchants with luminous flowers and soothing fragrances after dusk.Inside, you'll learn how to:Select pale-colored and fragrant plants that thrive in low lightDesign layouts that maximize moonlight re...

Do you remember the delicious taste of a freshly picked, sun-ripened tomato?One fond memory I have about my Dad is the look on his face when he took that first bite. He would go to his garden, pick the most perfect tomato he could find, wipe the dust off on his sleeve, and bite into the tomato. Pure joy would light up his face!He didn't have to worry if the tomatoes, or other garden vegetables and fruits, were contaminated with chemical fertilizers and pesticides. He made h...

This guide is a complete care manual for the interesting and colorful tree frogs, containing information on numerous species, including red-eyes, green, dumpy, and Cuban tree frogs, along with the monkey frogs, milk frogs, and more. Covering housing , diet, breeding, and health care, this book provides everything a tree-frog keeper needs to know.