Describes 257 species, giving familiar and botanic names and areas of distribution.

A quick and easy guide to more than one hundred roadside plants and flowers. Color photographs help both novice and expert in identifying plants quickly, while Edsall's notes provide detailed descriptions of each plant.

Field Guide of common plant species found in Michigan along roadsides, old farm fields and beaches where soil has been disturbed. Color coded for month of blooming or maturation.

This work is a study of roadside crosses in which the author presents the history of these unique commemoratives and their relationship to contemporary memorial culture.

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.