A Northern Gardener's Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators

“A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators is more than just a gardening manual; it’s a call to action. It’s a beautifully written and informative guide that will undoubtedly inspire countless gardeners to create vibrant, ecologically rich landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this book is an essential addition to your library. It’s a gift to both your garden and the planet.” – “Dave the Bug Guy”“A Northern Gardner’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators is a valuable resource that no Northern California gardener should be without…. Lovely color illustrations by Ann Sanderson enhance the growing strategy instructions and opportunities presented in this book, which covers everything from planning a garden to choosing native plants with its pollinators in mind.” – “California Book Watch”“Informatively illustrated on every page, A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators is an ideal and comprehensive compendium that is thoroughly ‘gardener friendly’ in organization and presentation. An essential horticultural and gardening reference for both novice and experienced gardeners alike, A Northern Gardener’s Guide to Native Plants and Pollinators must be considered a core and essential addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Gardening/Horticulture reference and identification collections.” – “Midwest Book Review”“What a valuable, comprehensive, timely, and beautiful resource! Lorraine Johnson and Sheila Colla provide the rationale, urgency, and detailed know-how for restoring essential pollinator habitats. Just a fantastic contribution!” –Douglas Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home”

Lorraine Johnson has been researching and writing about environmental issues for three decades. Johnson is the author or editor of fourteen books, including 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for American Gardens in Temperate Zones and Grow Wild!

Sheila Colla is a Conservation Scientist working to conserve wildlife including native pollinators. She is part of York University’s Bee Research Organization BeeC, which aims to address pollinator health and sustainable agriculture from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Ann Sanderson has an undergraduate degree in zoology and biology from the University of Toronto and attended the Science Illustration program at the University of California in Santa Cruz. She is now a freelance illustrator in Toronto, ON.