The California Wildlife Habitat Garden: How to Attract Bees, Butterflies, Birds, and Other Animals

I sent this book as a gift to my daughter for Mother's Day. She loves it! She lives in northern california and loves to garden. She, my son-in-law and granddaughter enjoy sighting wildlife and especially humming birds on their property. Attracting and retaining visits by special creatures is most important to them. The book is colorful, informative and hit the spot. I am very happy I chose The California Wildlife Habitat Garden... as it will bring many days of pleasure to my daughter's family.

This is an excellent book, packed with information, ideas, suggestions, and beautiful photographs. I'd say it's a must for anyone interested in creating an effective wildlife habitat in whatever space they have.

Great information to read before designing your native California landscape.

This book must be great, I'm mentioned in the Acknowledgements!Who will like this book - 1) like gardening, OR 2) interested in attracting wildlife (insects to mammals), OR 3) interested in making a more eco-friendly yard. This would be particularly good for a newcomer to California.This is half inspiration, half instruction. The author focuses on creating an environment for wildlife. The author is not a purist for native plants and some of her ecological knowledge (true native ecosystems) is a bit weak, but this would be a great starter book. It would also be a nice addition for the focus on animals.(We have a small native garden in Sunnyvale (Silicon Valley) but I am not a gardener.)

Got this book from the library and renewed it so many times I decided to buy it. It is a great resource to have on hand when planning a garden. Pictures and ideas are great.

Love it! After reading this book i quickly went out lookong for native plants that attract hummingbirds and bitterflies. Immense knowledge and how tos. Good stuff!!!!

Great photos and suggestions

Outstanding book. I read and reread. If only everyone would garden this way we would not be looseing our native plants and pollinators. A delightful book.