Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Bringing Nature Home

Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy
Adult Non-fiction - Upper Level - 639.9 T


Beautiful photographs of native plants and insects, along with the author's very engaging and occasionally humorous style, make this book a treasure. Author Douglas Tallamy explains fully the importance of beneficial insects as pollinators, as sources of food for other wildlife, and as predators of other harmful insects.

The rationale for planting more native plants becomes abundantly clear when we learn that very little in our suburban landscape supports our beneficial native insects.

Celebrate the power of the individual as the author suggests anyone can easily create an attractive corner or border with native plants. Enjoy some interesting buzzing or fluttering insects, and know it is something good for the planet.