The natural history of a garden

"The book opens with advice on how to hone observational skills so you recognize not just the insects but also their predators, and take note of the diversity of pollinators from the familiar honey-bees to the low-temperature bumble-bees and late-night moths. After plants and animals there follow similarly detailed studies of soil, seasonal change, ecology, water and garden visitors. The book's principles apply to gardens anywhere in the world although the species and events observed will obviously vary with the garden's location."--Jacket.