Plant Native - by Emily Lessard (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Explore the fascinating world of North American native plants and their ecological benefits in over 100 beautifully illustrated plant profiles.

No matter the color of your thumb or whether you have a yard or not, native plants are fascinating, beautiful, and vital to the Earth's ecological health, biodiversity, and sustainability. In Plant Native, native-plant expert and cheerleader Emily Lessard shares her passion for these plants, flowers, shrubs and trees with informative and accessible profiles. Focusing on the United States and Canada, this visually stunning guide highlights over 100 species, along with resources for sourcing native plants in your area. You'll find a treasure trove of useful information, including:

• Which plants are best for attracting butterflies and birds to your garden
• How native plants can save you money
• Low-maintenance plant solutions
• Inspiration for using plants to design your space
• And much more!

Whether you're an experienced gardener, a plant novice, or a conservationist, Plant Native is your ultimate guide to the beauty and significance of the natural world.

About the Author

Emily Lessard is the founder of The Plant Native, a platform making native plants easy and exciting for beginners. Certified in sustainable landscapes and currently earning a Native Plant Landscaping certificate from Temple University, she blends ecological expertise with a background in creative strategy--she is also the chief strategy officer of Bellweather, a brand-strategy agency. Lessard blends deep ecological values with creative expertise. Frustrated by the gatekeeping and overly academic tone that defines much of the gardening and native plant space, she launched The Plant Native in 2021 to change the narrative. Her vision is simple but urgent: if we can make Marvel heroes household names, we can do the same for milkweed and monarchs.