First published 2021
Oak trees host an intricate ecosystem that changes dramatically with each passing month. Doug Tallamy, who transformed American gardening with Bringing Nature Home and wrote the bestseller Nature's Best Hope, now focuses his expertise on these critical trees. He traces the seasonal rhythms of oak-dependent wildlife, from woodpeckers gathering hundreds of acorns for winter storage to the brilliant jewel caterpillars that feed on oak leaves. Tallamy demonstrates how these trees support complex food webs right outside our doors. The book combines month-by-month observations of oak ecology with practical guidance for homeowners. Tallamy explains how to select the right oak species for different regions and provides care instructions for successful planting. His work connects the grand cycles of life, death, and renewal occurring in oak canopies to actionable conservation steps readers can take in their own yards.
Genres: science, nature, environment, non-fiction
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: nature-focused
1 pages · Audio CD · Workman Publishing Co. Inc and Blackstone Publishing