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Bringing Nature Home, How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens by Douglas Tallamy
When native plants disappear, insects disappear, and then birds and other animals are left without a food source. Tallamy lays out his argument in support of planting natives and then gives practical ways to provide a welcoming environment for wildlife of all kinds. I don’t care if you buy it from me or Amazon or check it out from the library; find a way to read this book. I am not exaggerating when I say this is the most important book about gardening ever written. Trust me, you will never look at your yard the same way again.
Natures Best Hope, A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas Tallamy
Urges homeowners to take environmental action into their own hands. One Yard at a time. This homegrown approach sidesteps the shortsidedness of governmental policy and the physical limitations of our isolated national parks - empowering us all to make our planet a better place.
The Nature of Oaks, The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglass Tallamy
A revealing look at one of the most essential members of the plant kingdom. Oaks support more life forms and interactions than any other tree genus in North America, sustaining everything from acorn-collecting woodpeckers to caterpillars that dazzle like jewels. Tallamy uncovers the busy hub of life in an oak tree through the seasons, and once again turns the nature that surrounds us into a source of wonder and discovery.
Butterflies through Binoculars of the West by Glassberg
I go back and forth on butterfly field guides, all of them have different strengths and I like the layout of this one a lot. Good maps, pictures and comments about each species.
An Annotated List of the Ferns, Fern Allies, Gynosperms and Flowering Plants of Oklahoma by R. John Taylor and Constance E. S. Taylor
Study of pllants that grow within the area of the state of Oklahomahas continued for over 150 years, but the state still has no workable, current flora. There is no single source of our state taxa or new additions of flora. This book brings most of this material together. Our state is particularly rich and diverse in its native flora.
Milkweed, Monarchs and More: A Field Guide to the Invertebrate Community in the Milkweed Patch by Rea, Oberhauser and Quinn
You know how it seems that every time you look closely at a milkweed there is always some critter you can’t identify? This little jewel of a book has pictures of them all; herbivores, scavengers, those gathering nectar and the ones just passing through.
The Life Cycles of Butterflies by Judy Burris and Wayne Richards
Technically, this is a children’s book, but anyone who is enthralled by the stages of a butterflies’ life will enjoy—and learn—from this book. There are more than 400 stunning photographs covering 23 common butterflies and helpful information about rearing butterflies and larval and nectar plants.
Caterpillars in the Field and Garden by Allen, Brock and Glassberg
An indispensable book for those who are serious about providing a habitat for butterflies at every stage of their development. Some moth larvae are also included. Listed are the host plants, habitat and information about butterfly biology and range maps for each species shown.
BEES, An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather Holm
Includes plat profiles and over 1500 photos and information about bees life cycles, habitats, dies, foraging behaviors, crops pollinated,nesting lifestyles, seasonality and preferred native forage plants.
Here are books that we sometimes carry but are currently out of:
The Guide to Oklahoma Wildflowers by Pat Folley
Hallelujah, we finally have an up-to-date field guide and it is beautiful. There are 400 species shown and, one best features, it shows an up-close picture of the flower as well as the plant in its’ natural habitat. Very readable, written by a long time botanist who lives in Noble and is a founding member of ONPS.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers by Oberle and Ladd
This is another favorite field guide when I want a general overview of prairie plants. The pictures are superb and it also includes some grasses, most of the species are native to Oklahoma.
Urban and Suburban Meadows by Catherine Zimmerman
The term 'meadow' is used interchangeably with 'prairie' in this book which came highly recommended by Doug Tallamy. This is very much a how to guide for making a meadow/prairie in a large or small area, discusses the pros and cons of starting off with seeds or plants, when to burn and other maintenance issues. I found myself underlining and scribbling in the margins. My copy definitely has a loved and broken in look. Autographed by the author.
Field Guide to Mammals of North America by Bowers, Kaufman and Bowers
This covers all the mammals north of the Mexico border, has handy maps and great pictures which are standard for the Kaufman guides.
Medicinal Wild Plants of the Prairie by Kelly Kindscher
This is a wonderful source book for anyone who is interested in what, and how, plants were used by those who have gone before us. Includes cultivation, habitat, scientific research, medical history, Anglo uses, Native American uses and much more for 100 plants. Really fascinating.
Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie by Kelly Kindscher
This ethno botanical guide provides a real wealth of information about how plants were used as food sources by Native American tribes. Includes range maps, cultivation and habitat information, scientific research and descriptions of 75 prairie plants. I love just pulling out my copy of this and reading for the pure fun of it.
Butterflies of North America by Jim Brock and Kenn Kaufman
This is a comprehensive guide to more than 2,300 images of butterflies, has a convenient index and good range maps. Lists brood times and larval host plants, also shows similar species side by side for comparison.
Field Guide to Insects of North America by Eric Eaton and Kenn Kaufman
I am in a constant quest for the perfect insect guide; this one comes closer than any I have found. There are over 2,300 very clear photos and helpful information to help i.d. all those insects we see in our yards. The immense number of insects in our world prohibits this from being completely comprehensive, but this book allows us to at least zero in on the right family and genus.
Forest Trees of Oklahoma from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry
If we can’t have Wayne Chambers along when we’re trying to identify trees, then this is the next best thing. Nice line drawings and information as to the range, descriptions of leaves, bark, fruit and uses by wildlife. Inexpensive enough to keep a couple of copies around. Also includes the Oklahoma Champion Tree Register.
Attracting Native Pollinators by the Xerces Society
Step by step guide for caring for our native pollinators.
Pollinators of Native Plants by Heather Holm
Learn to attract and identify pollinators and beneficial insects and customize landscape plantings.
Listed below are books that we don't carry but are highly recommended.
Books about gardening with natives:
Growing and Propagating Wildflowers Wm Cullina
Gardening with Prairie Plants by Wasowski
The Living Landscape by Tallamy and Darke
Books to inspire:
Noah’s Garden by Sara Stein
Broadsides from Other Orders by Sue Hubbell
A Sand Country Almanac by Aldo Leopold
Butterfly and Moth Field Guides:
Butterflies of Oklahoma, Kansas & North Texas by Dole, Gerard & Nelson
Field Guide to North Am Butterflies (Audubon Guide)
Golden Guide to Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies and Moths of Missouri by Richard and Heitzman
Peterson First Guide to Caterpillars
Plant Field Guides:
Field Guide to OK Plants by Tyrl, Bidwell and Masters
An Annotated List of the Ferns, Fern Allies, Gymnosperms and Flowering Plants of OK by John and Constance Taylor This is just a listing of all the plants in OK, no pictures or keys, but I find it has been an indispensable tool. Plants are listed by family, genus etc and tells what part of the state they are found and whether they are native, annual, perennial, medicinal or poisonous. It can be purchased from the ONPS.
Bringing Nature Home, How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens by Douglas Tallamy
When native plants disappear, insects disappear, and then birds and other animals are left without a food source. Tallamy lays out his argument in support of planting natives and then gives practical ways to provide a welcoming environment for wildlife of all kinds. I don’t care if you buy it from me or Amazon or check it out from the library; find a way to read this book. I am not exaggerating when I say this is the most important book about gardening ever written. Trust me, you will never look at your yard the same way again.
Natures Best Hope, A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard by Douglas Tallamy
Urges homeowners to take environmental action into their own hands. One Yard at a time. This homegrown approach sidesteps the shortsidedness of governmental policy and the physical limitations of our isolated national parks - empowering us all to make our planet a better place.
The Nature of Oaks, The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees by Douglass Tallamy
A revealing look at one of the most essential members of the plant kingdom. Oaks support more life forms and interactions than any other tree genus in North America, sustaining everything from acorn-collecting woodpeckers to caterpillars that dazzle like jewels. Tallamy uncovers the busy hub of life in an oak tree through the seasons, and once again turns the nature that surrounds us into a source of wonder and discovery.
Butterflies through Binoculars of the West by Glassberg
I go back and forth on butterfly field guides, all of them have different strengths and I like the layout of this one a lot. Good maps, pictures and comments about each species.
An Annotated List of the Ferns, Fern Allies, Gynosperms and Flowering Plants of Oklahoma by R. John Taylor and Constance E. S. Taylor
Study of pllants that grow within the area of the state of Oklahomahas continued for over 150 years, but the state still has no workable, current flora. There is no single source of our state taxa or new additions of flora. This book brings most of this material together. Our state is particularly rich and diverse in its native flora.
Milkweed, Monarchs and More: A Field Guide to the Invertebrate Community in the Milkweed Patch by Rea, Oberhauser and Quinn
You know how it seems that every time you look closely at a milkweed there is always some critter you can’t identify? This little jewel of a book has pictures of them all; herbivores, scavengers, those gathering nectar and the ones just passing through.
The Life Cycles of Butterflies by Judy Burris and Wayne Richards
Technically, this is a children’s book, but anyone who is enthralled by the stages of a butterflies’ life will enjoy—and learn—from this book. There are more than 400 stunning photographs covering 23 common butterflies and helpful information about rearing butterflies and larval and nectar plants.
Caterpillars in the Field and Garden by Allen, Brock and Glassberg
An indispensable book for those who are serious about providing a habitat for butterflies at every stage of their development. Some moth larvae are also included. Listed are the host plants, habitat and information about butterfly biology and range maps for each species shown.
BEES, An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather Holm
Includes plat profiles and over 1500 photos and information about bees life cycles, habitats, dies, foraging behaviors, crops pollinated,nesting lifestyles, seasonality and preferred native forage plants.
Here are books that we sometimes carry but are currently out of:
The Guide to Oklahoma Wildflowers by Pat Folley
Hallelujah, we finally have an up-to-date field guide and it is beautiful. There are 400 species shown and, one best features, it shows an up-close picture of the flower as well as the plant in its’ natural habitat. Very readable, written by a long time botanist who lives in Noble and is a founding member of ONPS.
Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers by Oberle and Ladd
This is another favorite field guide when I want a general overview of prairie plants. The pictures are superb and it also includes some grasses, most of the species are native to Oklahoma.
Urban and Suburban Meadows by Catherine Zimmerman
The term 'meadow' is used interchangeably with 'prairie' in this book which came highly recommended by Doug Tallamy. This is very much a how to guide for making a meadow/prairie in a large or small area, discusses the pros and cons of starting off with seeds or plants, when to burn and other maintenance issues. I found myself underlining and scribbling in the margins. My copy definitely has a loved and broken in look. Autographed by the author.
Field Guide to Mammals of North America by Bowers, Kaufman and Bowers
This covers all the mammals north of the Mexico border, has handy maps and great pictures which are standard for the Kaufman guides.
Medicinal Wild Plants of the Prairie by Kelly Kindscher
This is a wonderful source book for anyone who is interested in what, and how, plants were used by those who have gone before us. Includes cultivation, habitat, scientific research, medical history, Anglo uses, Native American uses and much more for 100 plants. Really fascinating.
Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie by Kelly Kindscher
This ethno botanical guide provides a real wealth of information about how plants were used as food sources by Native American tribes. Includes range maps, cultivation and habitat information, scientific research and descriptions of 75 prairie plants. I love just pulling out my copy of this and reading for the pure fun of it.
Butterflies of North America by Jim Brock and Kenn Kaufman
This is a comprehensive guide to more than 2,300 images of butterflies, has a convenient index and good range maps. Lists brood times and larval host plants, also shows similar species side by side for comparison.
Field Guide to Insects of North America by Eric Eaton and Kenn Kaufman
I am in a constant quest for the perfect insect guide; this one comes closer than any I have found. There are over 2,300 very clear photos and helpful information to help i.d. all those insects we see in our yards. The immense number of insects in our world prohibits this from being completely comprehensive, but this book allows us to at least zero in on the right family and genus.
Forest Trees of Oklahoma from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Forestry
If we can’t have Wayne Chambers along when we’re trying to identify trees, then this is the next best thing. Nice line drawings and information as to the range, descriptions of leaves, bark, fruit and uses by wildlife. Inexpensive enough to keep a couple of copies around. Also includes the Oklahoma Champion Tree Register.
Attracting Native Pollinators by the Xerces Society
Step by step guide for caring for our native pollinators.
Pollinators of Native Plants by Heather Holm
Learn to attract and identify pollinators and beneficial insects and customize landscape plantings.
Listed below are books that we don't carry but are highly recommended.
Books about gardening with natives:
Growing and Propagating Wildflowers Wm Cullina
Gardening with Prairie Plants by Wasowski
The Living Landscape by Tallamy and Darke
Books to inspire:
Noah’s Garden by Sara Stein
Broadsides from Other Orders by Sue Hubbell
A Sand Country Almanac by Aldo Leopold
Butterfly and Moth Field Guides:
Butterflies of Oklahoma, Kansas & North Texas by Dole, Gerard & Nelson
Field Guide to North Am Butterflies (Audubon Guide)
Golden Guide to Butterflies and Moths
Butterflies and Moths of Missouri by Richard and Heitzman
Peterson First Guide to Caterpillars
Plant Field Guides:
Field Guide to OK Plants by Tyrl, Bidwell and Masters
An Annotated List of the Ferns, Fern Allies, Gymnosperms and Flowering Plants of OK by John and Constance Taylor This is just a listing of all the plants in OK, no pictures or keys, but I find it has been an indispensable tool. Plants are listed by family, genus etc and tells what part of the state they are found and whether they are native, annual, perennial, medicinal or poisonous. It can be purchased from the ONPS.