Roger Tory Peterson’s A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America is the standard by which all other field guides are judged.  This book with completely revised illustrations by Peterson is the best book for identification and facts about birds in our area.  With 153 color plates with multiple illustrations, the Peterson Field Guide is a must for those interested in birds.  The audio CD Birding by Ear by Richard K. Walton and Robert W. Lawson is also now available and is the companion to Peterson’s Guide to the Birds.  It contains the auditory instructions to learn bird vocalizations by a unique system for distinguishing and remembering bird songs.  It actually teaches bird songs covering 85 species of birds.  Included is an informative 64 page booklet.  These two works are an invaluable tool for learning and appreciating birds.

a must for every gardener

Rain Chains
An Alternative to Traditional Downspouts

     Create a soothing melody with Rain Chains, a beautiful alternative to traditional downspouts.  The Japanese developed rain chains hundreds of years ago as a way of turning falling rain from a roof into a cascading water feature. Made from copper, rain chains produce a pleasing sound as rainwater travels down it toward the ground. These chains are linked together to channel the rainwater gracefully downward and easily attach to an existing gutter system. All are available in 6’ lengths in single or double link chains in polished copper or chains with bluebell cups or fish in an antique verde finish. A natural patina will develop over time, adding to the character of these quality-constructed rain chains and cups.  A hanging attachment is included with each chain and additional 3’ sections may be ordered. 

WOODSTOCK CHIMES®
Instruments of Nature™

Create a musical symphony in your backyard
Handcrafted of weather resistant materials

you are listening to
Carol: A Christmas Journey
 CD
by
Zola Van
available at Plantscape