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100 Plants to Feed the Birds: Turn Your Home Garden into a Healthy Bird Habitat by Laura Erickson
pnwlibrarianpnw's review against another edition
5.0
A must have book for anyone who wants to create a back yard bird haven using native trees, plants, grasses and more. Detailed and thorough with North American maps identifying native regions for plant life. Beautiful full color images of birds and plants alike. Must read for gardeners and bird watchers alike.
kristenlesperance's review against another edition
I love birds! I have spent and continue to spend hours upon hours enjoying and observing the birds in my yard. I'm always on the hunt more better ways to bring birds to my yard. This book was just another thing I needed to up my bird game.
I have two 50 year old pine trees in my front yard and I see first hand how much these two frees provide food, shelter and safety for all the different bird species that come and go. I loved that trees were not skipped in this book and each plant was detailed to show the region, growing/planting information, what birds these trees attract and overall tree/bird information.
Not only did I feel like I had the chance to learn more about the birds I love, I felt like I was learning so much about the plants that the birds frequent. My favourite section was the grasses. I have been thinking about making a native grass section in my garden and this gave me great ideas.
I have two 50 year old pine trees in my front yard and I see first hand how much these two frees provide food, shelter and safety for all the different bird species that come and go. I loved that trees were not skipped in this book and each plant was detailed to show the region, growing/planting information, what birds these trees attract and overall tree/bird information.
Not only did I feel like I had the chance to learn more about the birds I love, I felt like I was learning so much about the plants that the birds frequent. My favourite section was the grasses. I have been thinking about making a native grass section in my garden and this gave me great ideas.
rowan_reviews's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
This is a North American-based book, so if you live outside of the continental US/Canada, unfortunately it won't have much specific information for you.
Lets get into it though! Narrowing down plants to feed birds in North America to just 100 is a HUGE task & B I G kudos to the author for this undertaking! I think it will be useful to bird lovers and plant lovers alike. The visual guides, including native range maps for the plants & noting things like plants that may be native in part of the continent, but may be invasive elsewhere, is such good research and information.
I absolutely love the whole entire concept behind this & it delivered! The photos are clear & beautiful, the graphics are easy to read & understand, and overall I think this is a WONDERFUL resource for anyone looking to diversify the plants in their yard, whether they live in a city or out in the country.
It's wonderful to see the native plant societies for the US states & Canadian provinces listed in the back, as well as some common bird species and plants that they prefer (that way if there's something you particularly want in your yard.. you know what to find!)
This is just such a wonderful resource with so much information - I already added it to my list to pre-order because I need a physical copy for sure!
This is a North American-based book, so if you live outside of the continental US/Canada, unfortunately it won't have much specific information for you.
Lets get into it though! Narrowing down plants to feed birds in North America to just 100 is a HUGE task & B I G kudos to the author for this undertaking! I think it will be useful to bird lovers and plant lovers alike. The visual guides, including native range maps for the plants & noting things like plants that may be native in part of the continent, but may be invasive elsewhere, is such good research and information.
I absolutely love the whole entire concept behind this & it delivered! The photos are clear & beautiful, the graphics are easy to read & understand, and overall I think this is a WONDERFUL resource for anyone looking to diversify the plants in their yard, whether they live in a city or out in the country.
It's wonderful to see the native plant societies for the US states & Canadian provinces listed in the back, as well as some common bird species and plants that they prefer (that way if there's something you particularly want in your yard.. you know what to find!)
This is just such a wonderful resource with so much information - I already added it to my list to pre-order because I need a physical copy for sure!
jonannlovesbooktalk's review against another edition
5.0
True Story: As I peer out my bedroom window, the sky is dark, the grass is brown, and the weather is cold. Not a bird to be seen. Today my go-to escape from winter dull drums is this extraordinary book on plants and birds. Soon I can change my backyard into a beautiful garden! Humm....what plants should I pick to attract birds and butterflies?
"100 Plants to Feed the Birds" is a treasure trove of information on trees, plants, shrubs, and vines with a guide on what to pick for your specific region. It includes details on planning a natural reserve for your particular space that attract birds. Laura Erickson gives facts containg North American birds favorite plants for beauty and health of the birds. The photographs are exquisite! With this book you can soon enjoy beautiful colorful flowers and bird watching!
Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing, for the honor of reviewing this e-book. It brightened my day and gave me tons of new ideas for my backyard! Mark your calendar!! The book will be published December 6, 2022, just in time for my son to buy me the hardcover for Christmas!! (Wink, Wink!!)
"100 Plants to Feed the Birds" is a treasure trove of information on trees, plants, shrubs, and vines with a guide on what to pick for your specific region. It includes details on planning a natural reserve for your particular space that attract birds. Laura Erickson gives facts containg North American birds favorite plants for beauty and health of the birds. The photographs are exquisite! With this book you can soon enjoy beautiful colorful flowers and bird watching!
Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing, for the honor of reviewing this e-book. It brightened my day and gave me tons of new ideas for my backyard! Mark your calendar!! The book will be published December 6, 2022, just in time for my son to buy me the hardcover for Christmas!! (Wink, Wink!!)
bronsonmh's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an e-ARC to give an honest review.
I thought this was a great non fiction book about what people can do to plant the right kind of plants to help the bird population and give them a great habitat. I like how Laura Erickson divided up the book into different parts. A part on how to get started and then going to the different plants. There is a section for trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass. The list has different kinds from all over the different regions across the country and which one would better fit where you live. I learned a lot about the different plants and this is something the average person can understand and you don't have to be a hardcore gardener or plant lover to understand. Plus the photos in the book are so beautiful.
I thought this was a great non fiction book about what people can do to plant the right kind of plants to help the bird population and give them a great habitat. I like how Laura Erickson divided up the book into different parts. A part on how to get started and then going to the different plants. There is a section for trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass. The list has different kinds from all over the different regions across the country and which one would better fit where you live. I learned a lot about the different plants and this is something the average person can understand and you don't have to be a hardcore gardener or plant lover to understand. Plus the photos in the book are so beautiful.