Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Rocky Mountains - Miller, George Oxford
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Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the Rocky Mountains. The 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. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, northern New Mexico, and…mehr

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Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the Rocky Mountains. The 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. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides the information you need in this must-have guide for Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, northern New Mexico, and northeastern Utah. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants. The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It's followed by a "field guide" section to 106 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 George's notes. As an added bonus, you'll make use of the quick-reference chart, garden plans, and more!Inside you'll find:Overview of native pollinator species in the Rocky Mountain regionField guide to 106 native plants, organized by types of plants, such as shrubs, trees, and wildflowersQuick-reference chart to plants, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attractsHardiness zone information, weed control tips, and moreBONUS: Garden plans that can be customized to suit your specific interestsPlan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.
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George Oxford Miller (1943–2024) was a botanist, nature photographer, environmental journalist, and near-lifelong resident of the West. He lived in California, Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. He served as president and was a lifetime member of the Albuquerque chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico. George earned his master’s degree in zoology and botany from the University of Texas at Austin. He was the author of 15 guidebooks to the West. George’s books for Adventure Publications include Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southwest, The Rocky Mountain Plant Guide, and seven wildflower quick guides. He also wrote the “Plant of the Month” column for New Mexico Magazine. His wildflower website describes more than 700 species with photos and identification tips. His knowledge and kindness were gifts to all.