{"product_id":"native-plant-gardening-for-birds-bees-butterflies-lower-midwest-paperback","title":"Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees \u0026 Butterflies: Lower Midwest - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJaret C. Daniels\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the central United States.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, southern Illinois, and southern Indiana. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It's followed by a \"field guide\" section to 115 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, bloom period, growing conditions, and Jaret's notes. As an added bonus, you'll make use of the quick-reference chart, garden plans, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of native pollinator species in the Lower Midwest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eField guide to 115 native plants, organized by level of sunlight needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eQuick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardiness zone information, weed control tips, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eBONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJaret C. Daniels\u003c\/b\u003e is a curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, and he is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida. Jaret holds a Ph.D. in entomology and specializes in the ecology and conservation of at-risk butterflies and other native insect pollinators. He is a professional nature photographer and author of many successful field guides, gardening books, and general interest titles on butterflies, insects, wildflowers, native plants, and wildlife landscaping, including \u003ci\u003eButterflies of the Midwest Field Guide; Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies: Upper Midwest; Backyard Bugs; Vibrant Butterflies;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eInsects \u0026amp; Bugs for Kids.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Stephanie, and their six cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763904610592,"sku":"9781647554415","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b8af9c20b6a521e89ee272176f84cb1.webp?v=1780241897","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/native-plant-gardening-for-birds-bees-butterflies-lower-midwest-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}