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Book Synopsis Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by : Mary Kate Woodward
Download or read book Butterflies and Butterfly Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Mary Kate Woodward and published by North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well illustrated and comprehensive guide to creating a garden to attract butterflies, as well as the insect's care and tending. Includes favorite plant foods, layout and design, butterfly directory and sources of plants and seeds.
Book Synopsis Real Gardens Grow Natives by : Eileen M Stark
Download or read book Real Gardens Grow Natives written by Eileen M Stark and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods
Book Synopsis Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest by : William Neill
Download or read book Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest written by William Neill and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, easy to use, and downright beautiful, Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is a field guide to 118 of the most commonly encountered butterflies in Washington, Oregon, and parts of California, Nevada, Idaho, and Canada. With clear, precise text and abundant color photographs, author William Neill discusses the field marks that distinguish each species and provides a wealth of information about butterfly biology, habitat, and behavior. Find out where and when to observe butterflies, and how to identify both male and female adults as well as caterpillars, pupae, and eggs. Discover which plants attract these graceful creatures, and learn how to create your own butterfly garden at home. Book jacket.
Book Synopsis Butterfly Gardens by : Alcinda Lewis
Download or read book Butterfly Gardens written by Alcinda Lewis and published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflies are some of nature’s loveliest and most intriguing pollinators. In this handbook, explore the detailed, practical information offered on dozen of butterflies--all spectacularly illustrated in color--as well as a comprehensive encyclopedia of nectar plants for the garden.
Book Synopsis Gardening for Butterflies by : The Xerces Society
Download or read book Gardening for Butterflies written by The Xerces Society and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “No matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.” —Mother Earth News Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden. You will learn why butterflies matter, why they are in danger, and what simple steps we can take to make a difference. You'll also learn how to choose the right plants and how to create a garden that flutters and flourishes with life.
Book Synopsis Butterfly Gardening for the South by : Geyata Ajilvsgi
Download or read book Butterfly Gardening for the South written by Geyata Ajilvsgi and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reference for Southern gardeners who want to attract butterflies to their gardens.
Book Synopsis Butterfly Gardening by : Jane Hurwitz
Download or read book Butterfly Gardening written by Jane Hurwitz and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable and lavishly illustrated guide to creating a garden that attracts and sustains butterflies Butterfly gardening creates habitats that support butterflies, connecting us with some of the most beautiful creatures in the natural world and bringing new levels of excitement and joy to gardening. In this engaging and accessible guide, lavishly illustrated with more than two hundred color photographs and maps, accomplished butterfly gardener Jane Hurwitz presents essential information on how to choose and cultivate plants that will attract a range of butterflies to your garden and help sustain all the stages of their life cycles. An indispensable resource for aspiring and experienced butterfly gardeners alike, Butterfly Gardening is the most gardener-friendly source on the subject, covering all the practical details needed to create a vibrant garden habitat that fosters butterflies. It tells you which plants support which butterflies, depending on where you live; it describes what different butterflies require in the garden over the course of their lives; and it shows you how to become a butterfly watcher as well as a butterfly gardener. While predominantly recommending regionally native plants, the book includes information on non-native plants. It also features informative interviews with experienced butterfly gardeners from across the United States. These gardeners share a wealth of information on plants and practices to draw butterflies to all kinds of gardens--from small suburban gardens to community plots and larger expanses. Whether you are a gardener who wants to see more butterflies in your garden, a butterfly enthusiast who wants to bring that passion to the garden, or someone who simply wants to make their garden or yard friendlier to Monarchs or other butterflies, this is a must-have guide. An essential guide for aspiring and experienced butterfly gardeners Encourages readers to rethink gardening choices to support butterflies and other pollinators in their gardens and communities Introduces gardeners to butterfly watching Includes regional lists of plant species that are time-proven to help sustain butterflies and their caterpillars Features informative interviews with expert butterfly gardeners from across the United States
Book Synopsis Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest by : Robert Michael Pyle
Download or read book Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest written by Robert Michael Pyle and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have for nature lovers in the Pacific Northwest Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest is an easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated field guide to more than 200 of the region’s most common and distinctive butterflies. Profiles include preferred common name for both genus and species, conservation status, the look and distinguishing traits of each butterfly, habitat and range, and much more. Additional information includes a brief introduction to how butterflies work and details on ecology and conservation. Covers Washington, Oregon, western Idaho, northern California, and British Columbia 17 illustrative plates for comparing and identifying species Nearly 200 range maps Clear color-coded layout Essential reference for nature enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels
Book Synopsis Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies by : David G. James
Download or read book Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies written by David G. James and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David G. James and David Nunnallee present the life histories of the virtually all of the 158 butterfly species occurring in southern British Columbia, Washington, northern Idaho, and northern Oregon in exceptional and riveting detail for the first time in "Life Histories of Cascadia Butterflies." Color photographs of each stage of life egg, every larval instar, pupa, adult accompany information on the biology, ecology, and rearing of each species.
Book Synopsis Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants by : Christopher Kline
Download or read book Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants written by Christopher Kline and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun how-to guide for attracting butterflies with native plants Includes more than 150 color photographs Suitable for kids and adults Have you ever wanted to draw butterflies to your home, but you haven’t known where to start? This book will help you! Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants is much more than a book filled with beautiful photographs. It brings the butterfly’s perspective to the reader. Living in nature is getting more and more difficult around the planet for butterflies. This makes manmade habitats, filled with native plants, much more important. Butterfly expert Christopher Kline explains how to use native plants and draw butterflies to your home landscape. He discusses butterfly gardening basics, common butterflies int he garden, garden designs, guide to host plants, native nectar, and sources for native plants. Many detailed illustrations on garden layout will make building your own garden much easier. This guide also makes it easy to pick plants that attract different butterfly species. Butterfly Gardening with Native Plants belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who wants to draw butterflies to their home.
Book Synopsis Butterfly Gardening by : Xerces Society
Download or read book Butterfly Gardening written by Xerces Society and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Sierra Club's classic handbook series describes how to attract butterflies and other beneficial and beautiful insects to your garden. The book covers plants that attract butterflies, butterfly food plans, seed and plant sources, gardening and conservation organizations, and a bibliography of books and periodicals about butterflies. 130 color photos.
Book Synopsis Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest by : Russell Link
Download or read book Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest written by Russell Link and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are planting a yard from scratch or modifying an existing area, Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest will help you select, arrange, and maintain plants and other landscape elements that fulfill wildlife needs. Homeowners, property owners, professional wildlife managers, landscape architects, and garden designers will all find it invaluable. A wealth of information is provided on: --Wildlife habitat and landscaping basics --Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects likely to be attracted to your property --Specialty gardens for butterflies and hummingbirds --How to plant and maintain woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, and waterways --Feeders and nest boxes --Ponds and birdbaths --Potential problems --Wildlife viewing tips --Extensive plant lists
Book Synopsis The Humane Gardener by : Nancy Lawson
Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Book Synopsis Attracting Butterflies by : Ron Richael
Download or read book Attracting Butterflies written by Ron Richael and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this book is to give you the knowledge to attract butterflies to your home. This information can be used just about anywhere where there are warm temperatures. The top 11 nectar plants are presented with photos of butterflies on them. The fruit eating butterflies are discussed in depth. Host plants (the plants that butterflies lay eggs on) are also discussed in the book. The information has been acquired over 20 years in an urban butterfly garden setting in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. If you use the information, you will be guaranteed to see many butterflies up close.
Book Synopsis Gardening for Florida's Butterflies by : Pamela F. Traas
Download or read book Gardening for Florida's Butterflies written by Pamela F. Traas and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring life to your garden and experience the magic of metamorphosis! This book tells you how. It describes 23 species of butterflies and shows them in color photos - adults, caterpillars and pupae, as well as dozens and dozens of larval and nectar food plants. Complete growing information is included for each plant: family, plant type, geographic region, mature size, flowering time, color, light, water and soil requirements, propogation methods and salt tolerance.
Book Synopsis Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by : Paul Bonine
Download or read book Gardening in the Pacific Northwest written by Paul Bonine and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-12-27 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.
Book Synopsis The Butterfly Gardener's Guide by : Claire Hagen Dole
Download or read book The Butterfly Gardener's Guide written by Claire Hagen Dole and published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This book was released on 2003 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated handbook of tips for creating a habitat favorable to all stages of a butterfly's life. Includes information on butterfly and caterpillar plants for every region.
