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Gardening for butterflies : how you can attract and protect beautiful, beneficial insects / the Xerces Society (Scott Hoffman Black, Brianna Borders, Candace Fallon, Eric Lee-Mader, Matthew Shepherd) ; foreword by Robert Michael Pyle.
Record details
- ISBN: 1604695986 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781604695984 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 287 pages : color illustrations
- Edition: First edition. --
- Publisher: Portland, Oregon : Timber Press, 2016.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Why butterflies matter and why they are in trouble -- Knowing butterflies and what they need -- Designing your butterfly garden -- Butterfly garden plants of North America -- Plant selection, installation, and maintenance -- Gardening for moths -- Helping butterflies beyond the garden fence -- Observing and enjoying butterflies -- Metric conversions. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 37.95 |
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| Subject: | Butterfly gardening. Butterflies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 638.5789 Bla | 31681020004792 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Discusses the life cycle of butterflies and the current threats to their existence and describes how to design and maintain a butterfly garden and select appropriate plants. - Baker & Taylor
Explaining why butterflies are in danger, and why they matter, an optimistic call to arms by the experts at the Xerces Society provides home gardeners with everything they need to create a beautiful, beneficial, butterfly-filled garden no matter the size of their space. Original. - Book News
This color-illustrated guide tells general readers how to invite butterflies to North American gardens. There is special focus on endangered species of butterflies. The book explains how to use specific plants and gardening practices to attract butterflies, create habitats appealing for them, and protect them at each phase of their lives. There are also notes on observing and enjoying butterflies, and even ideas for creating butterfly habitats in areas such as college campuses, industrial areas, roofs, parks, roadsides, and farms. In addition, the book offers annotated lists of butterfly citizen science projects in North America and web sites and databases for more information. The guide closes with information on the Xerces Society. Color photos are provided throughout. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Grand Central Pub
âNo matter the size or shape of your growing area, this will guide you through creating a butterfly-friendly space.â âMother Earth News
Welcome the worldâs 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. - Grand Central PubGardening for Butterflies is an optimistic call to arms by the experts at the Xerces Society that provides home gardeners with everything they need to create a beautiful, beneficial, butterfly-filled garden. This full-color guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to help bring back the butterflies!
- Workman Press.
'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.
