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Insects and flowers : the biology of a partnership / by Barth, Friedrich G.,1940-(CARDINAL)325330;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 372-392) and index.
Subjects: Insect-plant relationships.; Pollination by insects.; Flowers.; Angiosperms.; Coevolution.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Pollination problems : the battle to save bees and other vital animals / by Bailey, Diane,1966-author.(CARDINAL)486916;
Includes bibliographical references (page 62) and index.Nature's grand plan -- A global workforce -- Trouble in the air -- Tackling the problem -- How you can help.
Subjects: Animal-plant relationships; Bees; Pollination; Pollinators;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Animals help plants / by Lindeen, Mary,author.(CARDINAL)431883;
Includes bibliographical references."Wind and water help new plants grow by moving seeds to new places. Animals also help by moving seeds and pollinating plants. Includes science and reading activities, a note to caregivers, and a word list"--K to Grade 3.440LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Animal-plant relationships; Pollination by animals; Seed dispersal by animals;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The natural history of flowers / by Fogden, Michael,author.; Fogden, Patricia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-205) and index.Flowers and humans -- The evolution of flowering plants -- Flowers -- Pollination syndromes -- Pollinator behavior -- Mimicry and deceit in flowers -- Flower predators, nectar thieves, and flower defenses -- Antipollinators -- The flower's final act: seed production and dispersal -- Seed dispersal syndromes -- Fruit spoilers and seed predators -- The seasonality of flowering and fruiting -- Pollination, seed dispersal, and coevolution -- Selected neotropical plant families, genera, and species -- Glossary.Flowers have played an important role in human culture for thousands of years, symbolizing love, sorrow, and renewal. They provide bursts of color to homes and gardens and convey messages to friends, family, and significant others. Yet we often overlook their real purpose--why do flowers exist and why are they certain colors, shapes, and smells? In nature, flowers are key to healthy ecosystems and play a functional role, increasing a plant's chances for survival. Flowers have evolved to attract specific pollinators and to take advantage of climate variables and animal migration to disperse seeds, ensuring that the species will survive. These fine-tuned methods have evolved over a long period of time, and the importance of pollination and seed dispersal to a healthy environment cannot be overstated. As climate change places pressure on animals and plants, it is also challenging these methods flowers have developed for survival. The Fogdens describe flowers' functions and structures, pollination and seed dispersal methods, and close the book with descriptions of their favorite tropical flowers. The information is illustrated with intimate photographs of flowers and pollinators.
Subjects: Flowers.; Human-plant relationships.; Animal-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The bee friendly garden : easy ways to help the bees and make your garden grow / by Purdie, Doug,author.(CARDINAL)626311;
Think like a bee -- The birds and the bees -- The war on weeds -- The world of bees -- Simple changes anyone can make -- Let's get gardening -- Edible plants -- Native plants -- Exotic plants -- Beehives and bee motels -- The good, the bad and the ugly: other garden insects -- Conclusion: the pollinator highway.A grower's handbook to attracting bees and other beneficial insects.The Bee Friendly Garden is a guide for all gardeners great and small to encouraging bees and other good bugs to your green space...Includes: - How bees forage and why your garden needs them - A comprehensive plant guide to bee friendly plants - Simple changes anybody can make - Ideas for gardens of all sizes - Natural pest control and companion planting advice.
Subjects: Garden ecology.; Bee culture.; Plants, Ornamental.; Insect-plant relationships.; Gardening to attract wildlife.; Honey plants.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Flower talk : how plants use color to communicate / by Levine, Sara(Veterinarian),author.(CARDINAL)339096; D'yans, Masha,illustrator.(CARDINAL)503281;
Includes bibliographical references.A cantankerous talking cactus reaveals to readers the significance of different colors of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, bats, birds, etc.) different colors "talk" to.Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) Annual Literature Award - Nominee, 2020
Subjects: Picture books.; Animal-plant relationships; Flowers; Wildlife attracting;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Flower talk : how plants use color to communicate / by Levine, Sara(Veterinarian),author.(CARDINAL)339096; D'yans, Masha,illustrator.(CARDINAL)503281;
Includes bibliographical references.A cantankerous talking cactus acts as a narrator, revealing to readers the significance of different colors of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, bats, birds, etc.) different colors "talk" to.570LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Instructional and educational works.; Animal-plant relationships; Flowers; Wildlife attracting;
Available copies: 36 / Total copies: 47
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Plants and their environments / by Long, Erin,1983-(CARDINAL)411409;
People who study plants -- Classifying plants -- Adapting to the environment -- Photosynthesis -- Pollination -- Spreading energy -- The importance of plants -- Human effects on the environment -- How big is your footprint? -- Helping earth's plants."You can't survive without plants. Luckily, they live in every habitat on Earth! This information-rich title explores the plants that live in Earth's oceans, grasslands, mountains, deserts, tundra, rain forests, and even in our own backyards. Readers will learn about the relationship between plants and their environments and how they affect each other. Age-appropriate text makes biology concepts accessible for readers of all levels. Detailed color photographs of plants and their habitats accompany the text, rounding out a comprehensive learning experience"--From the publisher's web site.4-6.3-8.4-810301030LPAccelerated Reader ARAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: AR bl 6.2 / pt 0.5.; AR pt 0.5 / bl 6.2.; Botany; Plants;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The nature of plants : habitats, challenges, and adaptations / by Dawson, John,1928-2019.(CARDINAL)324530; Lucas, Rob,1940-(CARDINAL)324529;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index.
Subjects: Plants.; Botany.; Plant ecology.; Plant communities.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Herbs in every season : 48 edible and medicinal herbs for the kitchen, garden, and apothecary / by Cohen, Bevin,1979-illustrator.; Doan, Miriam,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 243) and index.Introduction -- Spring -- Summer -- Autumn -- Winter -- A thought to end with -- Acknowledgments -- Photo credits -- Suggested reading -- Index -- About the author."An accessible exploration of how herbs can be used for medicinal and culinary purposes year round, from gardening to cooking--you'll learn how to use herbs in a myriad of life-changing ways. Herbs in Every Season offers gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and homesteaders a new way of looking at herbs throughout the year. Herbalists will learn how an herb's growth habits inform its medicinal capabilities, and gardeners will gain insight on herbs as integral culinary plants for the kitchen garden, pollinator plants for perennial borders, and key ingredients for a home apothecary. ​With detailed plant profiles, Bevin Cohen encourages a year-round perspective on growing and using herbs in tandem with the seasons. He assures any newcomer that herbs are not only easy to grow, but also forgiving. Readers will take delight in: Simple, homegrown recipes and preservation techniques for tonics, teas, meals, and treats; Herbal remedies and useful DIY applications for common ailments such as sunburns and mosquito bites; Deep insight on how the life cycle of an herb contributes to its medicinal and culinary properties; How a seasonal herbal approach can provide a much-needed process of cyclical re-connection to the earth. Start a new seasonal routine today with Herbs in Every Season!"--This guide provides an overview of how herbs can be cultivated and used for culinary and medicinal purposes throughout the year. Herbs in Every Season presents seasonal approaches to growing, harvesting, and applying herbs, with information tailored for gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and homesteaders. The book includes detailed plant profiles, practical recipes, preservation methods, and do-it-yourself applications for common ailments. Author Bevin Cohen explores the relationship between herb growth cycles and their uses, offering insights into integrating herbs into gardens, kitchens, and home apothecaries.
Subjects: Recipes.; Instructional and educational works.; Herb gardening.; Cooking (Herbs); Herbs;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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