Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Northern California
by George Oxford Miller (Author)
- Popular, proven format: The first book in the series, Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest (9781591939412) sold about 2,500 copies in its first year
- Market: Of all homeowners in the US, about 49% (80 million) gardened within the past year
- According to the US 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 renewed interest in and adoration for these beautiful insects
- Field guide to more than 100 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 Northern California
- Quick-reference chart to plants, light levels, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts
- 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 and botanist; he conducts workshops and programs on how to create a backyard pollinator oasis
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EPUB
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DRM Protected
Publication date
April 12, 2022
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Collection
Language
English
EPUB ISBN
9781647552565
PDF ISBN
9781647552558
File size
47 MB
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