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Neil Diboll and Hilary Cox—two renowned prairie gardeners—compile more than four decades’ worth of research to offer a wide-ranging and definitive reference for starting and maintaining prairie and meadow gardens and restorations. Alongside detailed synopses of plant life cycles, meticulous range maps, and sweeping overviews of natural history, Diboll and Cox also include photographs of 148 prairie plants in every stage of development, from seedling to seedhead. North America’s grasslands once stretched from the Blue Ridge to the Rocky Mountains, and from Texas to Manitoba, blanketing the mid-continent with ecologically important, garden-worthy, native species. 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Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of information with extensive profiles for twenty-seven bee genera, plus twelve summary profiles for uncommon genera, and approximately one hundred native trees, shrubs, and perennials for the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions. With over 1500 stunning photographs, detailed descriptions, and accessible science, environmental educator and research assistant Heather Holm brings to light captivating information about bees' life cycles, habitats, diet, foraging behaviors, crops pollinated, nesting lifestyles, seasonality, and preferred native forage plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBees are a singularly fascinating group of insects and this book makes it possible to observe, attract, and support them in their natural setting or in one's own garden. Not only does this guide assist the reader with bee identification in the field or by photo, it also notes microscopic features for the advanced user. The factors impacting bee populations, and the management of farms and public and residential landscapes for bees are also covered. Included in the bee forage (plant) chapters are plant profiles with range maps, habitat information, floral features and attractants, common bees attracted to the particular plant, and details about the ecological connections between the native plant and other flower-visiting insects. 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Commonly browsed by many mammals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Not an \u003ci\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e, but some members of \u003ci\u003eRudbeckia\u003c\/i\u003e are often called coneflowers. Petition for the common names to at least stick to genera. Orange coneflower is often applied to \u003ci\u003eEchinacea paradoxa\u003c\/i\u003e, which NPU refers to as Ozark coneflower.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Moon Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652938719547,"sku":"","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/4574\/8630\/files\/IMG_2345.jpg?v=1688786561"}],"url":"https:\/\/nativeplantsunlimitedshop.com\/collections\/list-of-all-winter-sale-items.oembed?page=6","provider":"Native Plants Unlimited LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}