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Pollinators & Native Plants
Attract pollinators to your garden with native plants!
- Pollinators are essential to the reproduction of the vast majority of flowering plants, including most food crops.
- Native pollinators evolved in conjunction with native plants, so those plants offer the most mutually beneficial and efficient relationships.
- Since native plants are naturally suited to the the climate and growing conditions, they generally require less care and fewer resources to thrive.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to a Florida Native YardFrom the publisher:
Join the growing wave of Florida residents replacing the high-maintenance, water-hungry, chemical-soaked lawns with vibrant native plants! Whether you're eager to reduce your carbon footprint, save precious time, slash water bills, or invite more birds and butterflies into your backyard, this beautifully illustrated guide has got your back. Ready to transform your outdoor space into a haven of sustainability and beauty? Get your copy today!
University Press of Florida. 136 pp.Price: $21.95In stock -
Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical FloridaThis is an authoritative guide to the plants that support butterflies and hummingbirds in tropical Florida (Hardiness Zones 10-11). Two hundred plant species are profiled in color photos, descriptions, and detailed comments written in author Roger Hammer’s engaging style. There are also special chapters on growing and propagating host plants, as well as South Florida’s significant hummingbird and butterfly species. A delightful read in its own right and an essential guide for any gardener.
Published by University Press of Florida
266 pp.
Price: $24.95In stock -
Attracting Native Pollinators (Xerces Society Guide)From the publisher:
Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, flies, and some beetles pollinate more than 70 percent of flowering plants, yet North America's native pollinators confront numerous threats to their health and habitat. The Xerces Society presents a comprehensive action plan for safeguarding these industrious animals by offering flowering habitat and nesting sites.
Published by Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60342-695-4, 372 pages, 2011.Price: $29.95In stock -
Bee PlushExperience the ultimate in softness with DolliBu's super-soft and huggable plush honeybee. Standing at 7 inches tall, this delightful bee is perfect for cuddles, though it prefers a cozy seated position. Its cuteness knows no age limits—both kids and adults will find joy in this charming companion!
Price: $15.99In stock -
Bees and Butterflies Playing CardsPlay Cards and Learn About Garden Visitors!
Nature lovers will adore these Bees & Butterflies Playing Cards. Featuring full-color photos of 54 North American pollinators like bumblebees, honeybees, and monarchs, this deck is perfect for games or as flash cards. Ideal for playing poker, rummy, or solitaire while learning about important pollinators. A fun and thoughtful gift for all ages.
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Bringing Nature HomeFrom Workman Publishing:
As development and habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. In Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife - native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals.
But there is an important and simple step we can all take to help reverse this alarming trend: everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity by simply choosing native plants. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical and achievable recommendations, we can all make a difference.
By Douglas W. Tallamy, ISBN 9780881929928, 360 pages, copyright 2009.
Price: $19.95In stock -
Butterflies of the South & SoutheastFrom Adventure Publications:
Whether you're in the backyard, tending to your garden, or out and about, keep this convenient butterfly guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by color for quick identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few butterflies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 100 species—from duskywings to swallowtails.Simple and convenient—narrow your choices by color, and view just a few species at a time.
Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldouts
Professional photos showing key markings
Easy-to-use information for even casual observers
Size ranges for quick comparison and identification
The basics of butterfly and moth anatomy
By Jaret C. Daniels, ISBN 978-1-64755-213-8, copyright 2021. Spiral-bound.
Price: $9.95In stock -
Common Native Bees of the Eastern United StatesFrom Adventure Publications:Bees are cherished visitors in gardens and play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. We embrace their presence and honor their essential role as pollinators, contributing to the flourishing of flowers, plants, and trees. Keep this convenient guide close at hand if you spot bees in your area. Organized by groups for quick identification, the booklet allows you to narrow down choices and view a few bees at a time. Featuring professional photographs showcasing 160 species, including bee look-alikes such as beetles, hoverflies, and wasps, this pocket-size guide is designed for easy use. It provides key markings, making it accessible even for casual observers. Authored by Heather Holm, an award-winning biologist and pollinator conservationist, the booklet includes her "Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees."
By Heather Holm, ISBN 978-1-64755-158-2, copyright 2022. Spiral-bound.
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Entomology: The Study of InsectsBasic entomology in a nutshell. Appearance, behavior and biology - this poster covers these and more elementary insect facts. Insect parts are magnified and clearly labeled. Wonderful resource for curious youngsters just getting started in the fascinating world of entomology. Full-color, 12" x 18" poster.
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Florida Butterflies & Pollinators - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar SpeciesFrom Waterford Press:Florida's state butterfly - the exotic and unmistakable zebra longwing - is one of over 1,320 species of butterflies and moths found in the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species, includes information on their life cycle and features illustrations of common caterpillars and pupae. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by tourists and residents alike. Made in the USA.
By James Kavanagh, ISBN 978-1-58355-344-2.
June 2020 - This product's name changed from Florida Butterflies & Moths to Florida Butterflies & Pollinators
Price: $7.95In stock -
Florida Butterfly EncountersExplore the enchanting world of butterflies with "Florida Butterfly Encounters." This series of booklets is tailored to engage both beginners and seasoned butterfly enthusiasts, offering insightful content for a delightful exploration in parks, fields, and home gardens alike.
You save 50% on this summer special, no coupon required!
Regular Price: $8.00Bulk Regular Price: $4.00In stock -
Florida Wildflowers and ButterfliesEnhance your butterfly garden with this comprehensive brochure. Discover 48 exquisite butterfly species and 52 native wildflowers and plants renowned for attracting butterflies or serving as host plants for larvae. Gain valuable insights on designing a vibrant butterfly garden.
Compact size: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolds to an expansive 18.5” x 7.5”.
Price: $0.60In stock -
Florida Wildflowers: A Comprehensive GuideFlorida Wildflowers: A Comprehensive Guide is a new edition of Florida Wildflowers in their Natural Communities, vastly expanded with wetlands coverage and updated with new taxonomy. This is a different kind of field guide, one that categorizes Florida wildflowers not just by their color or family group, but by the natural habitats in which they're found. Over 500 color photos and detailed descriptions outline the major terrestrial communities of Florida and the wildflowers unique to each. It also includes a guide to identifying wildflowers, a list of places to visit, a glossary, references, and indexes of people and places, species and families. Whether you're a gardener, a naturalist, or just a visitor interested in Florida's ecology, you'll find this guide indispensable.
A publication of the University Press of Florida. 584 pp.Price: $35.00In stock -
Florida's Best Native Landscape PlantsFlorida's Best Native Landscape Plants: 200 Readily Available Species for Homeowners and Professionals
Gil Nelson
Learn how to maximize your landscape and gardening projects with Florida's Best Native Landscape Plants, the first guide to present native plant species readily available across the state. This comprehensive resource features 200 plants selected for availability, hardiness, popularity, and ease of use. Lavishly illustrated, it provides detailed information on appearance, range, distribution, best features, companion plants, similar species, disadvantages, and culture. Suitable for landscape professionals, nursery specialists, restoration experts, home gardeners, and horticulturists, this guide is essential for informed decisions on native plant selection and use.
Gil Nelson, a writer, naturalist, and educator based in Tallahassee, Florida, authored numerous books, including Ferns of Florida, Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida, Trees of Florida, and coauthored the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeast, and Florida Wetland Plants.
SP 434. 432 pages. $34.95. ISBN 13: 978-0-8130-2644-2. ISBN 10: 0-8130-2644-XPrice: $36.95In stock -
Flowering Plants and Butterflies of the Southeastern United StatesEnhance your butterfly garden with this informative brochure. Featuring 48 species of butterflies found in the southeastern US, along with 52 native wildflowers and plants that attract butterflies or serve as host plants for their larvae. The full-color brochure also provides valuable tips on designing an inviting butterfly garden.
Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolds to 18.5” x 7.5”Price: $0.60In stock -
Gardening for Butterflies (Xerces Society Guide)From the publisher:
Protect and nurture the most beloved garden guests: butterflies, nature's kaleidoscopes with wings. The Xerces Society introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help and provides suggestions for native plants to attract them, habitat designs to help them thrive, and garden practices to accommodate all their stages of life. Join the effort to conserve butterflies and moths, and learn proven strategies for welcoming these extraordinary visitors.
From Timber Press. ISBN 978-1-60469-598-4, 286 pp, 2017.Price: $24.95In stock -
Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management: Northern FloridaThis comprehensive brochure is an essential guide to creating pollinator-friendly landscapes while effectively managing pests in North Florida. It emphasizes the crucial role of insect pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture and offers practical strategies for integrating pest control with pollinator conservation. Discover how to design urban landscapes that minimize pest issues, attract beneficial insects, and enhance biodiversity. Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and those interested in sustainable practices.
Dimensions: 18.5" x 7.5"
Price: $0.60In stock -
Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management: Southern FloridaThis comprehensive brochure is an essential guide to creating pollinator-friendly landscapes while effectively managing pests in South Florida. It emphasizes the crucial role of insect pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture and offers practical strategies for integrating pest control with pollinator conservation. Discover how to design urban landscapes that minimize pest issues, attract beneficial insects, and enhance biodiversity. Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and those interested in sustainable practices.
Dimensions: 18.5" x 7.5"
Price: $0.60In stock -
Keep Monarchs SafeAn educational coloring book about monarch conservation
Illustrated by Samm Wehman Epstein
Written by Kristin Rossetti and Jaret Daniels
Monarch butterflies are perhaps the most celebrated insects in the world. But without our protection, monarch populations can decline, and their spectacular migrations could soon be a thing of the past.
Fortunately, there are some simple steps we can take to help monarchs, as outlined in this educational coloring book suitable for children and adults.
As you color in Samm Wehman Epstein’s charming illustrations, you’ll experience the monarch’s life cycle and seasonal migrations. You’ll also learn about the milkweeds and other host plants that serve as a food source for caterpillars. The book closes with a glossary and a checklist of ways you can help monarch populations thrive.
Perfect for classrooms, outdoor activities, or just relieving stress, Keep Monarchs Safe is a wonderful way to learn about this imperial species.26 pp.
Price: $3.99In stock -
Monarch Butterflies: Eastern United StatesThe key to a thriving butterfly garden is ensuring that caterpillars have an abundant food source! Native milkweeds, in particular, play a crucial role as host plants for monarch butterflies. Our vibrant four-fold brochure serves as a succinct guide, showcasing native host plants that offer nourishment and shelter for not only monarch larvae but also 26 other butterfly species commonly found throughout the Eastern United States.
Dimensions: 4.5” x 7.5”, expands to 18.5” x 7.5” when unfolded.Price: $0.60In stock