Gardening for Butterflies, Bees and other beneficial insects - New book by Jan Miller-Klein
This 'How To' Guide was lauched recently by Jan Miller-Klein, local recorder. It is published by Saith Ffynnon Books, ISBN 978-0-9555288-0-4
'A book long in the writing, including hundreds of colour photos from many different specialists in butterflies, moths, bumblebees, honeybees, hoverflies, ladybirds and flowers.Large format, easy to read, dip-into guide with colour-coded chapters on;which plants to use - each with big colour photo and common name as well as Latin name and growing instructions.how to identify the most useful and beautiful insects that may come to your garden.how to make an insectary garden to attract natural pest-predators to your veg. patch so you don't have to use pesticides.designs to copy for borders, patio pots, deep beds in urban settings as well as in the countryside.creating different habitats like wildflower meadows,green roofs and dragonfly ponds.appendices of where to find useful societies, websites, suppliers of plants and seeds and lots, lots more!'
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