A Northern Gardener's Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators - Johnson, Lorraine; Colla, Sheila
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With many pollinators threatened, gardeners can make a real difference by planting native species that support these amazing creatures. If you're a gardener (or aspiring gardener) in the northern US, this beautiful 4-color guide will become your go-to reference to the most beneficial plants in your area. Through profiles of more than 300 native plants, featuring lovely illustrations and photos, you'll discover everything you need to know about blooming periods, exposure, soil moisture, and good plant companions. You'll also find helpful tips about how to prepare your site and sample garden…mehr

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With many pollinators threatened, gardeners can make a real difference by planting native species that support these amazing creatures. If you're a gardener (or aspiring gardener) in the northern US, this beautiful 4-color guide will become your go-to reference to the most beneficial plants in your area. Through profiles of more than 300 native plants, featuring lovely illustrations and photos, you'll discover everything you need to know about blooming periods, exposure, soil moisture, and good plant companions. You'll also find helpful tips about how to prepare your site and sample garden designs, whether you're growing black-eyed Susans on your balcony or a mix of native grasses, trees, shrubs, and vines in a community garden. Throughout, you'll discover the power of plants to not only enrich your personal environment but to support the pollinators necessary for a thriving planet.
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Lorraine Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Johnson is the author or editor of fourteen books, including 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for American Gardens in Temperate Zones and Grow Wild! Sheila Colla is a Conservation Scientist working to conserve wildlife including native pollinators. She is part of York University's Bee Research Organization BeeC, which aims to address pollinator health and sustainable agriculture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Ann Sanderson has an undergraduate degree in zoology and biology from the University of Toronto and attended the Science Illustration program at the University of California in Santa Cruz. She is now a freelance illustrator in Toronto, ON.