{"product_id":"butterfly-gardening-for-texas-volume-46-paperback","title":"Butterfly Gardening for Texas: Volume 46 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeyata Ajilvsgi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTexas hosts an unparalleled number of butterfly species, and whether one lives near the beaches of the Gulf Coast or in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos, all Texans can enjoy the color and tranquility that butterflies bring to any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eButterfly Gardening for Texas\u003c\/i\u003e, author and expert Geyata Ajilvsgi shares a wealth of practical information about all kinds of butterflies and the many flowers and other plants they utilize in their miraculous life cycle: from hidden egg to munching caterpillar to cryptic chrysalis to nectar-sipping, winged adult.Written in an engaging, nontechnical style for anyone who wants to attract butterflies to the yard or garden, the book provides tips for making gardens caterpillar- and butterfly-friendly, in-depth profiles of more than fifty butterflies, descriptions of the food plants for a variety of both caterpillars and butterflies, and plant lists for easy selection and substitution, depending on where you live and what is available.For those who want specific advice on what to plant where, Ajilvsgi has designed useful, adaptable landscape plans and extensive planting options for each of seven state regions. Helpful appendices aid gardeners in taking photographs of the butterflies they attract, in locating sources for seeds and plants, and in finding organizations and other instructive publications for additional information about these beautiful and beneficial insects.As the popularity of butterfly gardening continues to increase, gardeners of all skill levels will find \u003ci\u003eButterfly Gardening for Texas\u003c\/i\u003e an invaluable source of guidance and inspiration.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGEYATA AJILVSGI writes and photographs from her home in the Hill Country. Considered among the state's top plant and butterfly experts, she is the author of \u003ci\u003eWild Flowers of Texas\u003c\/i\u003e and other books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.24 x 10.26 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 03, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460356227250,"sku":"9781603448062","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/01e4b30d8f1a496be1ba3facb307b20c.webp?v=1778918234","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/butterfly-gardening-for-texas-volume-46-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}