{"product_id":"the-gardeners-guide-to-native-plants-of-the-southern-great-lakes-region","title":"The Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRick Gray \u0026amp; Shaun Booth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vt-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tab-1\" name=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-content current\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardening with native plants is perhaps the fastest-growing sector in the gardening world. More and more gardeners are discovering the pleasure and benefits of growing native plants, particularly for our dwindling pollinator and bird populations.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis unique in that it distills all the information essential for growing 150 species of garden-worthy native plants into a single, at-a-glance guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor each profiled plant, this informative guide tells you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat conditions the plant needs for soil type, moisture and light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow big the plant will get, when the plant will be in bloom and what color the flowers will be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to propagate the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich pests a plant may be susceptible to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich USDA Plant Hardiness Zones it grows in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Species At Risk status of the plant in Ontario, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the wildlife value of the plant is, including whether it is a host for butterfly and moth caterpillars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed description of the plant along with photos of the flower, leaf and seed head or berry help you to easily identify each plant. Unique to this book, a detailed map of the native range of the plant within the southern Great Lakes region -- including Ontario, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania -- helps to ensure success in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thorough introductory section covering subjects like shade requirement, naming conventions, plant hardiness zones and more, as well as a common name index and handy tables for quick reference, round out this comprehensive volume. Perfect for both armchair reading and trips to the nursery,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gardener's Guide to Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill be your go-to reference on native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Firefly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50740585496862,"sku":"9780228104605","price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/3584\/9246\/files\/BNCImage-2026-03-26T135407.211.jpg?v=1774547677","url":"https:\/\/www.cedarcanoebooks.com\/products\/the-gardeners-guide-to-native-plants-of-the-southern-great-lakes-region","provider":"Cedar Canoe Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}