Reviews
This is a very good book about gardening for birds... a fine choice if you're at all interested in attracting birds by gardening for them., If you're looking for a little help getting from point A to point B, you'll want to check out this book... a terrific resource, with hundreds of plant recommendations organized nicely by region., This book is chock full of information on attracting not only birds in general, but also butterflies and hummingbirds into your yard.e|9781604694093|, I would go so far as to say that everyone interested in wildlife gardening should have this book! I have not seen a more thorough treatment of the subject by anyone for the home gardener, and the presentation is a quite a treat as well.' |9781604694093|, A beautiful and comprehensive guide... packed with hundreds of color photos of American birds--fiery cardinals, tawny sparrows, blazing bluebirds--and the vast array of attractive plants they prefer for feeding and nesting., Gardening for the Birds by George Adams is a primer for anyone interested in creating bird friendly habitat in their suburban yard. It is clear and helpful, with numerous photographs of birds, and the plants they need to support nesting and feeding. The emphasis is on native plants that attract and sustain our avian friends. This is for any reader who would like to attract a goldfinch flock without having to spend a small fortune on niger seed., eoeWith the guidance of Mr. Adams you can e~get your creative one(tm) and have fun developing an inviting garden for yourself and for our feathered companions.e, "If you own only one book about attracting birds - Gardening for the Birds has all the useful information you will need to create your own bird sanctuary in your own garden." , Helpfully detailed and brightly illustrated information about horticulture and garden design strategies...this book will draw birders to gardening; gardeners to birding; and non-gardeners and non-birders to both. The charts are easy to read and the information about birds and bushes is accessibly organized, offering a sublime adventure for the average gardener., eoeIf you'd like to create welcoming habitat for the birds most likely to occur in your area, this is the ultimate guide to help you make the best plant selections for doing so.e, A book that provides a primer for anyone who is interested in creating a bird-friendly habitat in their yard. It should find a place on the bookshelves of gardeners and birders alike. And, yes, they are quite often the same people., Helpfully detailed and brightly illustrated information about horticulture and garden design strategies…this book will draw birders to gardening; gardeners to birding; and non-gardeners and non-birders to both. The charts are easy to read and the information about birds and bushes is accessibly organized, offering a sublime adventure for the average gardener. (Publishers Weekly), The photography is beautiful, the writing is comprehensive without being overwhelming, and the author has thought of just about everything you'll need to plan a garden where the birds don't just pass through, they'll want to stay and make it their home. This is a book that no complete garden library should be without. Don't just borrow it from the library, get your own, because you won't want to return it., eoeGardening for the Birds by George Adams is a primer for anyone interested in creating bird friendly habitat in their suburban yard. It is clear and helpful, with numerous photographs of birds, and the plants they need to support nesting and feeding. The emphasis is on native plants that attract and sustain our avian friends. This is for any reader who would like to attract a goldfinch flock without having to spend a small fortune on niger seed.e, "A book that provides a primer for anyone who is interested in creating a bird-friendly habitat in their yard. It should find a place on the bookshelves of gardeners and birders alike. And, yes, they are quite often the same people." , If you own only one book about attracting birds - Gardening for the Birds has all the useful information you will need to create your own bird sanctuary in your own garden., "Adams' how-to involves the use of native plants as the central structure both for building a cozy bird-welcoming ecosystem and aiding the preservation of North America's distinctive natural heritage. He provides steps for planning, which include providing food, shelter, water, and nesting sites and planting wildflowers. . . . an engaging and inspiring comprehensive guide." -- Booklist "Helpfully detailed and brightly illustrated information about horticulture and garden design strategies. . . . this book will draw birders to gardening; gardeners to birding; and non-gardeners and non-birders to both. The charts are easy to read and the information about birds and bushes is accessibly organized, offering a sublime adventure for the average gardener." -- Publishers Weekly "A beautiful and comprehensive guide. . . . packed with hundreds of color photos of American birds--fiery cardinals, tawny sparrows, blazing bluebirds--and the vast array of attractive plants they prefer for feeding and nesting." -- Chicago Tribune "Adams has written this informative guide to help make even the simplest backyard more hospitable to birds." -- Better Homes and Gardens "If you'd like to create welcoming habitat for the birds most likely to occur in your area, this is the ultimate guide to help you make the best plant selections for doing so." -- American Gardener "If you own only one book about attracting birds-- Gardening for the Birds has all the useful information you will need to create your own bird sanctuary in your own garden." -- Birds and Blooms "Among the best we've seen. . . . Adams describes how to develop a landscape plan, lists the best native plants for five regions of North America, and plots blooming times for hummingbird and butterfly flowers." -- BirdWatching " Gardening for the Birds is packed with interesting, useful information about both birds and the native plants they depend on, but it's truly beautiful too. The photographs are excellent, the layout is gorgeous, and there are impressive pen and ink illustrations by the author himself. I would go so far as to say that everyone interested in wildlife gardening should have this book! I have not seen a more thorough treatment of the subject by anyone for the home gardener, and the presentation is a quite a treat as well." -- A Charlotte Garden "This is a very good book about gardening for birds. . . . a fine choice if you're at all interested in attracting birds by gardening for them." -- The Metropolitan Field Guide "Whether you're a gardener who's new to birding or a birder who's new to gardening, I think you'll find Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard a valuable resource and one of those go-to book on your gardening, or is it birding, bookshelf." -- Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens "A must-have for anyone who enjoys gardening and finds joy awakening to the sounds of songbirds." -- N ewsday, Whether youe(tm)re a gardener whoe(tm)s new to birding or a birder whoe(tm)s new to gardening, I think youe(tm)ll find Gardening for the Birds a valuable resource and one of those go-to book on your gardening, or is it birding, bookshelf., Adams' how-to involves the use of native plants as the central structure both for building a cozy bird-welcoming ecosystem and aiding the preservation of North America's distinctive natural heritage. He provides steps for planning, which include providing food, shelter, water, and nesting sites and planting wildflowers. .. an engaging and inspiring comprehensive guide. (Booklist), eoeAdamse(tm) how-to involves the use of native plants as the central structure both for building a cozy bird-welcoming ecosystem and aiding the preservation of North Americae(tm)s distinctive natural heritage. He provides steps for planning, which include providing food, shelter, water, and nesting sites and planting wildflowers. .. an engaging and inspiring comprehensive guide.e, Adams has written this informative guide to help make even the simplest backyard more hospitable to birds., This book is chock full of information on attracting not only birds in general, but also butterflies and hummingbirds into your yard., eoeIf youe(tm)re looking for a little help getting from point A to point B, youe(tm)ll want to check out this booke a terrific resource, with hundreds of plant recommendations organized nicely by region.", Adams' how-to involves the use of native plants as the central structure both for building a cozy bird-welcoming ecosystem and aiding the preservation of North America's distinctive natural heritage. He provides steps for planning, which include providing food, shelter, water, and nesting sites and planting wildflowers. .. an engaging and inspiring comprehensive guide., eoeHelpfully detailed and brightly illustrated information about horticulture and garden design strategiesethis book will draw birders to gardening; gardeners to birding; and non-gardeners and non-birders to both. The charts are easy to read and the information about birds and bushes is accessibly organized, offering a sublime adventure for the average gardener.e, I would go so far as to say that everyone interested in wildlife gardening should have this book! I have not seen a more thorough treatment of the subject by anyone for the home gardener, and the presentation is a quite a treat as well.'|9781604694093|, George Adams' new book, Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard, has over 400 pages of tips, plant lists, regional gardening help, bird directory and a plant directory., Whether you're a gardener who's new to birding or a birder who's new to gardening, I think you'll find Gardening for the Birds a valuable resource and one of those go-to book on your gardening, or is it birding, bookshelf., If you'd like to create welcoming habitat for the birds most likely to occur in your area, this is the ultimate guide to help you make the best plant selections for doing so., eoeIf you own only one book about attracting birds e" Gardening for the Birds has all the useful information you will need to create your own bird sanctuary in your own garden.e, With the guidance of Mr. Adams you can 'get your creative on' and have fun developing an inviting garden for yourself and for our feathered companions., "Adams has written one heck of a good book, organized very smartly for those who might have just a casual interest in birds, and for those who want to create a habitat to attract specific species."
