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Snakes
While snakes have had a bad rap over the years, many gardeners recognize their appetite for slugs, grubs, mice and snails as a valuable pest control service. Unfortunately, some of Canada’s snakes are at risk of extinction. A few simple steps like avoiding pesticides and leaving a few rocks out for sunning or cooling off can be a huge help to these gardening allies. To learn more about these remarkable creatures and how to live in harmony with them, visit the links below.
 Wild About Snakes
This
stunning poster will introduce you to Canada’s 24 snakes, their habitats and their behaviours. It will prepare you for a snake encounter, should you be so lucky. It will also tell you why snakes are a boon to gardeners and why they should be welcomed, not feared.
E-mail us to order your free copy or call 1-800-563-9453. Be sure to leave your full mailing address.
My First Encounters with Snakes is an excerpt from Magical Moon Lake by Karl Backhaus.
Karl and his wife went from being anti-snakes to appreciating them. In his book, Karl takes the reader on his journey of transforming his barren ‘moonscape’ land to lush paradise. After creating a forest and 5 acre lake, Karl describes his enlightening interactions with the animals as they returned to the land.
To order a copy ($22.00/copy, plus shipping), contact Volumes Direct at 1-888-571-2665 or visit the Volumes Direct website.
For a simpler version ($16.10/copy, includes shipping), send a check to Karl at RR 2 B, Holland Centre, ON N0H 1R0. Please note he may be away on a book tour.
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