Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies  

Use drought-tolerant, low-maintenance native plants to turn our yard into, not just a showplace of three-season color, but also a life-sustaining habitat for the birds and insect pollinators displaced by our houses, businesses, and roads. Birds, butterflies, and bees naturally forage over large areas and you can put your backyard oasis on their daily route. This beautifully illustrated guide describes over 100 of the most ornamental trees, shrubs, desert accents, and wildflowers with emphasis on nectar- and pollen-rich species that will keep the birds and pollinators coming back. Each plant profile lists the growing zone, and the water, sun, and temperature requirements. Charts list the blooming and fruiting times, and butterfly host plants so you can select plants that provide a year-around habitat. (280 pages)

Adventure Press.

• Southwest: $22.95; shipping $4.49

• Northern California, Southern California: $24.95; shipping $4.49

Backyard Science and Discovery Workbooks

Help kids get outside and discover the wonders of nature! These imaginative workbooks engage young learners with creative, hands-on science projects and fun descriptions of the natural habitats, plants and animals, geology, and cultural traditions that make the Southwest unique. Like a treasure map, the activities help kids discover the majesty and magic of nature starting with their own backyards. The guide features simply explained nature concepts like the biomes in the Southwest, habitats for birds and plants, flowering and fruiting cycles,  bird migration, the water cycle, and farm-to-table food supply chains. Creative activities include making sun prints, plaster footprint molds, backyard bird count, and learning about butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. 

Suitable for ages 7–14. (136 pages)

Adventure Press, 2021. $14.95; shipping $4.49

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These Pocket-Sized Quick Guides, describe 248 species of the most common wildflowers of each region. Each species includes a thumbnail-sized photo and brief description of the plant size, flower, and leaf shape and arrangement. The heavy-duty pages are spiral-bound and organized by flower color and size. (Colorado Quick Guide  152 species, $8.95)

Adventure Press, 2020. $9.95; shipping $2.95

Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southwest  

BOOKS BY GEORGE OXFORD MILLER

GEORGE OXFORD MILLER

Long-time environmental photojournalist, writer, and botanist, George Miller received a MS in botany and zoology from the University of Texas, Austin. As a journalist, he specializes in conservation issues, outdoor recreation, and native plant subjects, and has published with  New Mexico Magazine, Texas Highways, Living Bird, Wildlife Conservation, and in numerous newspapers across the nation.

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