Wildflowers of Door County

Wildflowers of Door County
Author: Paul G. Mahlberg
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2000
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780253214539

A field guide to the wildflowers that can be found in one of the most unique and beautiful places in America.

Door County's Wildflowers

Door County's Wildflowers
Author: Frances M. Burton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2005
Genre: Botany
ISBN: 9780965076951

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.

Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky

Wildflowers and Ferns of Kentucky
Author: Thomas G. Barnes
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0813160499

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.

The Humane Gardener

The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre:
ISBN: 1616896175

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.

Quilters of the Door

Quilters of the Door
Author: Ann Hazelwood
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1683396138

A quilt artist finds a new home—and beautiful new horizons—on the shores of Lake Michigan in this series debut by the author of The Jane Austen Quilt Club. At fifty-five, Claire Stewart has left her Missouri home for the charming community of Door County, Wisconsin. A watercolor quilt artist, she soon joins a small quilting club in town. The beauty of Door County offers boundless inspiration for new quilt projects. But it is the man with the red scarf who intrigues her most of all . . . When Claire left Missouri, she also escaped a bad relationship. Now, as she grows more comfortable with her move to Door County, she becomes open to new ideas, new friendships, and even the possibility of new love.

Wisconsin's Best Wildflower Hikes

Wisconsin's Best Wildflower Hikes
Author: Rob Bignell
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781948872126

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.

Washington's Best Wildflower Hikes

Washington's Best Wildflower Hikes
Author:
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781565794405

Spokane-based author and award-winning photographer Charles Gurche has been capturing Washington's wonderland of wildflowers on film for years. In this practical guide, he now reveals his favorite places to witness the state's unparalleled floral shows. Through his detailed trail descriptions and gorgeous full-color images, Gurche spotlights the state's 50 best day hikes for wildflower viewing. These excursions, located throughout the state, enable hikers of all fitness levels to experience Washington's diverse backcountry at its finest -- and to identify its many colorful and intriguing wildflower species. Driving directions deliver hikers to each trailhead, and color maps illustrate the trail routes. Washington's Best Wildflower Hikes is the ultimate guide for outdoor enthusiasts who wish to discover where to go for their next wildflower trek, what trailside species they are likely to encounter, and when to catch Washington's floral gems in peak bloom. Book jacket.

Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region

Wildflowers of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region
Author: Merel R. Black
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2009-02-13
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0299230546

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.

Toft Point

Toft Point
Author: Roy Lukes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1998
Genre: Reference
ISBN: