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Gardening for Butterflies: How You Can Attract and Protect Beautiful, Beneficial Insects
Contributor(s): The Xerces Society (Author)
ISBN: 1604695986     ISBN-13: 9781604695984
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2016
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
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BISAC Categories:
- Gardening | Landscape
- Gardening | Techniques
- Nature | Animals - Butterflies & Moths
Dewey: 638.578
LCCN: 2015029810
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 7.9" W x 9" (1.90 lbs) 288 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
"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.


Contributor Bio(s): Xerces Society, The: -

The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Established in 1971, the Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs. They are the authors of 100 Plants to Feed the Bees, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects, and Attracting Native Pollinators.

The Xerces Society: -

The Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Established in 1971, the Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs. They are the authors of 100 Plants to Feed the Bees, Farming with Native Beneficial Insects, and Attracting Native Pollinators.