Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest
by Jaret C. Daniels (Author)
- Market: Of all homeowners in the U.S., about 49% (80 million) gardened within the past year
- According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 20% of the population are active bird watchers, spending more than $40 billion on the hobby, annually
- Bees and butterflies are in the news—with growing concerns about declining populations, people across the country and around the globe have a growing interest in and adoration for these beautiful insects
- Field guide to 109 native plants, organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant type
- Selected plant species are all perennial and are widely available, easy to care for, and provide great benefits for wildlife
- Overview of native pollinators and commonly spotted bird species in the Upper Midwest
- Quick-reference chart to plants, light levels, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts
- Average frost dates, hardiness zones, weed control tips, and more
- Specific garden plans for attracting bees, butterflies, and caterpillars, as well as tips on container gardens for pollinators
- Guide to plants and the caterpillars/butterflies that they host
- Author is a professional nature photographer, native plant enthusiast, and entomologist at the University of Florida
- Information applicable to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
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Publication date
May 12, 2020
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Language
English
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9781591939429
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43 MB
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