Wildflowers Of Door County

Download or read book Wildflowers of Door County written by Paul G. Mahlberg and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A field guide to the wildflowers that can be found in one of the most unique and beautiful places in America.

Download or read book Door County's Wildflowers written by Frances M. Burton and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field guide to wild flowers of Deer County, Wisconsin, Color photographs of 225 wild flowers, one per page, plus information about flower's history, uses, and how named Inclusis an introduction, flower chart, list of flowers groped by color, bibliography, and index. Flowers are arranged in book according to Season of its characteristics. Each flower's photo is accompanied by a description of its chariacteristics so that users can identify flowers in the field.

Download or read book Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky written by Thomas G. Barnes and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Kentucky is situated at a biological crossroads in eastern North America, citizens and visitors to this beautiful state are likely to be greeted by an astonishing variety of wildflowers. This non-technical guide—featuring more than five hundred dazzling full-color photographs by award-winning photographer Thomas G. Barnes—is the state's indispensable guide to the most common species in the Commonwealth. With this book, readers will learn to identify and appreciate Kentucky wildflowers and ferns by matching photographs and leaf line drawings to the more than six hundred and fifty species of flowers covered in the book. Extremely practical and simple to use, the guide's color photographs and line drawings appear with plant descriptions for easy identification, and plants are grouped by flower color and blooming season. Each species listing includes the plant's common and scientific name, plant family, habitat, frequency, and distribution throughout Kentucky, with similar species listed in the notes. There is no other volume that covers the flora of Kentucky with such ease of identification. The first new statewide guide to appear in thirty years, with its combination of high quality photographs, illustrations, portability, and easy organization of information, Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky is an essential addition to the library or field pack of the wildflower enthusiast, naturalist, and anyone else who loves the outdoors.

Download or read book Wisconsin's Best Wildflower Hikes written by Rob Bignell and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home to more than 500 wildflower species, Wisconsin stands out as one of the best states to see these beautiful wonders. From the tiny pasqueflower that appears with the first warm breath of spring to the 10-foot-tall giant sunflower rising above prairie grasses in late summer, from late spring's woodland blooms that look like you're walking through a Monet painting to October's single small blossoms that work their way up through fallen leaves, Wisconsin offers a variety of great wildflower experiences. A hike is the best way to see these wonders, but where and when should would you hit the trail? Wisconsin's Best Wildflower Hikes lists the state's top 10 wildflower trails, as well as offers the best hikes in each of its regions and counties. More than 100 fantastic day hikes are described here, and all are guaranteed to delight. Full-color photography accompanies many of the trail descriptions, making this the ultimate guide to wildflower hikes in the Badger State.

Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Download or read book Fish Creek Echoes written by Virginia Kinsey and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region written by Merel R. Black and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2009-02-13 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describing more than 1,100 species, this is a comprehensive guide to wildflowers in Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Ontario. A new introduction to this second edition discusses wildflowers in the context of their natural communities. Packed with detailed information, this field guide is compact enough to be handy for outdoors lovers of all kinds, from novice naturalists to professional botanists. It includes: • more than 1,100 species from 459 genera in 100 families • many rare and previously overlooked species • 2,100 color photographs and 300 drawings • Wisconsin distribution maps for almost all plants • brief descriptions including distinguishing characteristics of the species • Wisconsin status levels for each species of wildflower (native, invasive, endangered, etc.) • derivation of Latin names.