Ever wondered how to predict the weather just by looking at the sky? Or wanted to attract butterflies to your garden? Is there a knack to building the perfect bonfire? And how exactly do you race a ferret? In this world of traffic tailbacks; supermarket shopping and 24-hour internet access; it's easy to feel disconnected from the beauty and rhythms of the natural world. If you have ever gazed in awe at stars in the night's sky; tried to catch a perfect snowflake or longed for the comfort of a roaring log fire; then this is the book for you. From spotting Britain's five kinds of owl to gardening by the phases of the moon; and from curing a cold to brewing your own ale; Red Sky at Night is packed with instructions and lists; ancient customs and old wives tales; making it an indispensable guide to countryside lore.