Publisher's Synopsis
- Market: Of all homeowners in the US, about 49% (80 million) gardened within the past year
- According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, about 20% of the population are active bird watchers, spending more than $40 billion on the hobby, annually
- Bees and butterflies are in the news-with growing concerns about declining populations, people across the country and around the globe have a growing interest in and adoration for these beautiful insects
- Field guide to more than 100 native plants, organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant type
- Selected plant species are all perennial and are widely available, easy to care for, and provide great benefits for wildlife
- Overview of native pollinators and commonly spotted bird species in Southern California
- Quick-reference chart to plants, light levels, blooming periods, and what animals each plant attracts
- Hardiness zones, weed control tips, and more
- Specific garden plans for attracting bees, butterflies, and caterpillars, as well as tips on container gardens for pollinators
- Guide to plants and the caterpillars/butterflies that they host
- Author is a professional nature photographer and botanist; he conducts workshops and programs on how to create a backyard pollinator oasis
