Nature on the trail

As soon as we step out the door, nature surrounds us.

Thousands of small and big events are taking place everywhere, which are often fascinating and beautiful - if we even notice them. In times past it was vital to recognise them, today we rely on experts and watch the weather forecast.

Peter Wohlleben invites us in his book, to become experts ourselves, to look around carefully and be able to discern the signs, that provide us with wind, clouds, plants and animals. Daisies can become our home "meteorologists" and we can tell what time it is by the calendula. The author dispels myths and provides scientific explanations of some well-known superstitions. He does not present the facts in a boring way, but notes their usefulness in the garden and their applicability to the outdoors.