Bibliograph

Butterfly gardening, the North American Butterfly Association guide, Jane Hurwitz

Type

Label

Butterfly gardening, the North American Butterfly Association guide, Jane Hurwitz

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes (pages 278-288)

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Butterfly gardening

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1004945462

Responsibility statement

Jane Hurwitz

Sub title

the North American Butterfly Association guide

Summary

Creating habitats that support butterflies will connect you with some of the most beautiful creatures in the natural world-- and bring new levels of joy to your gardening. Hurwitz shows you how to choose and cultivate plants that will attract a range of butterflies, while sustaining them through their life cycles. She includes information for various types of climates, as well as helping your identify the butterflies you attract

Table Of Contents

part I. The basics of butterfly gardening: Getting started ; Butterfly basics ; Caterpillar cuisine ; Butterfly banquet -- part II. Butterfly gardening by region : NABA members suggest butterfly gardening plants: Challenges of a cool climate : Pacific Northwest ; Butterfly gardening with trees : eastern deciduous forest ; Prairie-plant inspired butterfly gardens : the grasslands ; Planting with purpose : the central monarch flyaway ; Year-round opportunity : butterfly gardening in Florida ; Water-saving butterfly gardens : the Western states -- Plant inventory -- Butterfly scientific and common names

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