Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Author: Jim Pojar

Publisher: Lone Pine International

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781772130089

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This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST covers the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades. Includes: * 1100 color photographs * More than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes * Clear species descriptions and keys to groups * Descriptions of each plant's habitat and range * 794 new color range maps. * Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names. For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.


Pacific Coast Fish

Pacific Coast Fish

Author: Ron Russo

Publisher: Nature Study Guild Publishers

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9780912550190

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These pocket-sized Nature Study Guides describe plants and animals in easy-to-understand language. They include drawings, keys, terms, symbols, and glossaries. Each book covers a specific region.


Mosses, Lichens and Ferns of Northwest North America

Mosses, Lichens and Ferns of Northwest North America

Author: Dale H. Vitt

Publisher: Lone Pine Pub.

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780919433410

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Discover the world of mosses, liverworts, lichens and ferns. Contains descriptions of the major vegetation zones and species distribution maps. Habitats are described in detail and each plant group is keyed.


The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast

The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Author: Collin Varner

Publisher:

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780295744643

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The Flora and Fauna of the Pacific Northwest Coast is an extensive, easy-to-follow resource guide to the plant and animal life of the vast and diverse bioregion stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and down to California's San Francisco Bay. Encompassing over eight hundred native and invasive species, and including more than two thousand color photos, this is the most complete book of its kind on the market. The book is divided into flora and fauna, with detailed subsections for flowering plants, berries, ferns, shrubs and bushes, trees, fungi, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. Each species (identified by common and scientific name) is illustrated by a close-up photograph and a concise description of its appearance, biology, and habitat, as well as its traditional use and medicinal properties (where applicable). The book also contains detailed maps, a glossary, and a complete index of species.


Pacific Coast Fern Finder

Pacific Coast Fern Finder

Author: Glenn Keator

Publisher: Wilderness Press

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13:

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These pocket-sized Nature Study Guides describe plants and animals in easy-to-understand language. They include drawings, keys, terms, symbols, and glossaries. Each book covers a specific region.


The Plant Lover's Guide to Ferns

The Plant Lover's Guide to Ferns

Author: Sue Olsen

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2015-04-08

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1604694742

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Ferns are easy to grow and readily available in big box stores, garden centers, and mail-order nurseries, making them a popular ornamental among new and advanced gardeners. Perfect for containers, borders, layered gardens, foliage accents, and shady areas, ferns come in a range of colors and varieties. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns, by fern enthusiasts Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen, is packed with information on these reliable plants. The book includes profiles for 134 plants, with information on growth and propagation, advice on using ferns in garden design, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens.


Pacific Coast Berry Finder

Pacific Coast Berry Finder

Author: Glenn Keator

Publisher: Nature Study Guild Publishers

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9780912550022

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PACIFIC COAST BERRY FINDER By GLENN KEATOR - Handy identification guide to berries found growing along the Pacific Coast. Drawings and diagrams make for quick and easy use in the field, using major characteristics of each species.


Real Gardens Grow Natives

Real Gardens Grow Natives

Author: Eileen M Stark

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2014-09-24

Total Pages: 645

ISBN-13: 1594858675

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CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods