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Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants Paperback - 2009

by Douglas W. Tallamy; Contribution by Rick Darke

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“With the accelerating pace of development and subsequent habitat destruction, the pressures on wildlife populations are greater than ever. But there is a surprisingly important and relatively simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution to sustaining biodiversity. There is an unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife. Most native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plant species disappear, the insects disappear, thus impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. In many parts of the world, habitat destruction has been so extensive that local wildlife populations are in crisis and may be headed toward extinction. By planting natives, everyone can provide a welcoming environment for wildlife. This doesn’t need to entail a drastic overhaul of your yard or garden. The process can be gradual and can reflect both personal preferences and local sensitivities. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and the new paperback edition with an expanded resource section and updated photos will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy’s practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.” - from publisher

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This seller has earned a 4.45 of 5 Stars rating from internet customers.
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Readers widely praised Douglas W. Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home as a persuasive, research-driven call to replace ornamental exotics and lawns with native plants to restore backyard biodiversity. Many said the entomologist author’s focus on insects clarified how native flora sustains birds and other wildlife, and the photos and regional plant lists spurred real-world action, from ripping out invasives to redesigning gardens. Critiques noted a sometimes textbook-like density, a U.S./East Coast focus that limits global applicability, and a desire for more concrete shrub-level substitutions. Overall, the book was seen as urgent yet hopeful, inspiring, and highly recommended.

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This "miracle" of a guide book shows readers how to maintain harmony within their environment (Margaret Renkl, The Washington Post).

In his groundbreaking book Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife--native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. As development and habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations.

Luckily, there is an important and simple step we can all take to help reverse this alarming trend: everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity by simply choosing native plants. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical and achievable recommendations, we can all make a difference.

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"This updated and expanded edition. . . is a delight to read and a most needed resource." --Cabin Life

As Doug Tallamy eloquently explains, everyone can welcome more wildlife into their yards just by planting even a few native plants. With fascinating explanations and extensive lists of native plants for regional habitats, this scientifically researched book can help us all to make a difference. No prior training is needed to become a backyard ecologist--but Tallamy's book can be a vital first set. For more information, please visit www.plantnative.com.

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  • Title Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
  • Author Douglas W. Tallamy; Contribution by Rick Darke
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Second Edition
  • Pages 360
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Timber Press (OR), Portland, OR, USA
  • Publication date 2009-04-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780881929928 / 0881929921
  • Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 5.9 x 0.8 in (22.86 x 14.99 x 2.03 cm)
  • Themes
    • Topical: Ecology
  • Category Gardening / Horticulture
  • Library of Congress subjects Native plants for cultivation - United States, Natural landscaping - United States
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2008050115
  • Dewey Decimal Code 639.920

About the author

Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 107 research publications and has taught insect-related courses for 44 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence, the 2018 AHS B. Y. Morrison Communication Award, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. Doug is author of Bringing Nature Home, Nature's Best Hope, and The Nature of Oaks; and co-founder with Michelle Alfandari of HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK(R). Learn more at HNPARK.org.


Rick Darke is a landscape design consultant, author, lecturer, and photographer based in Pennsylvania who blends art, ecology, and cultural geography in the creation and conservation of livable landscapes. His projects include scenic byways, public gardens, corporate and collegiate campuses, mixed-use conservation developments, and residential gardens. Darke served on the staff of Longwood Gardens for twenty years and received the Scientific Award of the American Horticultural Society. His work has been featured in the New York Times and on National Public Radio. Darke is recognized as one of the world's experts on grasses and their use in public and private landscapes. For further information visit www.rickdarke.com.

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