The graphics really brought the reader in. The organization was easy to follow and let you find what you needed most. It would be a great resource to have on hand to learn more about natives to plant in general or to boost a certain species.

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I love the birds that visit and make nests around my yard. For years I've been thinking about the decline of many song birds in the United States and have been wondering what I can plant in my yard to aid them. Most environmentally minded folks know about native plants but I needed more knowledge.

100 Plants to Feed the Birds by Laura Erickson is just the resource I was looking for. Erickson begins the book with a look and information about birds. Then beautifully moves the book in a beautifully organized way to plants. We get a detailed look at trees, grasses, flowers, bushes/shrubs and vines. We get a look at what grows best in each area of the country, which birds like and what purpose does the plant bring. WIth a key in the beginning we can see what is great for caterpillars, nesting, etc, Covers much more than just feeding the birds. They need shelter and areas to nest as well. 100 Plants to Feed the Birds has beautiful detailed photographs that not only compliment the book but make identification of both birds and plants simple.

I'm looking forward to adding a physical copy of this book to my gardening library. Also, looking forward for spring to get to work planting some species on Erickson's list!

Thank you #NetGalley for the early read. All opinions are my own. #100PlantstoFeedtheBirds

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. If you want to attract birds to your yard and want to do more than put up bird feeders this is a great book to help you decide what plants you can use as well

If you are a bird watching enthusiast, or maybe you just desire to have more birds in your yard, this is the book for you. I enjoyed it so much and I have to mention that the pictures are absolutely gorgeous. This could definitely be a coffee table book. I would enjoy just flipping through the pages and admiring the photographs. But beyond the photographs this book has so much more to offer.

This book touches on everything imaginable that will attract birds to your yard...flowers, trees, berries and more. Pictures are included of each plant/fruit and the birds they will attract. Along with the pictures there is plenty of valuable information on what zones and conditions the plant grows best in. There's also lots of info on the birds and why they are attracted to this type of plant.

I learned so much from this book. It's not only a good reference book for birds, but I learned so much about plants as well. This would be a great addition to any nature lovers library.

Thanks to Net Galley for providing me with a copy of this book!

Have you ever wondered what plants you should have in your yard to create an inviting habitat for birds? 100 Plants to Feed the Birds is a comprehensive book on the plants that benefit birds.
There is valuable information on creating a welcoming habitat. I appreciated the information on identifying invasive plants and why they are not recommended. This is information that is often left out of other books. I liked the layout and the divided sections on trees, grasses, shrubs, vines, etc. Each entry explains how each plant is beneficial, recommended species, range and birds that it benefits. The pictures of the plants and birds are helpful and beautiful.
A great reference book for any bird enthusiast to have on their shelf.
Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group, and the author for the ARC.

Simply put, I love this book and cannot wait to get my hands on a hard copy. The layout is simple but beautifully designed, allowing the reader to jump into the book at any point and get inspiration. I know it is US based but there is a lot that is relevant to us Canadians: zone information, suggestions about companion planting to attract insects and year round attractants. It takes a lot to produce a full colour book can double as a coffee table book, many garden publishers don't. I'm happy to see Storey take this approach.

Thank you to Storey Publishing and Laura Erickson for providing me with a digital ARC for an honest review.

I thought this was a great non fiction book about what people can do to plant the right kind of plants to help the bird population and give them a great habitat. I like how Laura Erickson divided up the book into different parts. A part on how to get started and then going to the different plants. There is a section for trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass. The list has different kinds from all over the different regions across the country and which one would better fit where you live. I learned a lot about the different plants and this is something the average person can understand and you don't have to be a hardcore gardener or plant lover to understand. Plus the photos in the book are so beautiful.

100 Plants to Feed the Birds is an incredibly beautiful book. It has great pictures of the plants and the birds that eat them. It gives just the right amount of information with clear text and visual information. This book is useful for both beginners and more experienced bird and plant enthusiasts. My favorite part is the recommendations for different species of the plants for different conditions. Choosing a plant species for your situation can be confusing. This book makes it easier to find the perfect plants for your bird habitat.

An interesting Book but only really if you live in the USA will it help you grow these right Plants in your Garden to help feed the Birds that visit your Garden. Although some species have similar tastes in Food sources ,some of the Plants from the USA may not grow outside in other countries. But the Book contains some wonderful photographs & many people may enjoy it . #Goodreads,#Netgalley, #FB,#Instagram , # Amazon.co.uk , #<img src="https://www.netgalley.com/badge/358a5cecda71b11036ec19d9f7bf5c96d13e2c55" width="80" height="80" alt="100 Book Reviews" title="100 Book Reviews"/>, #<img src="https://www.netgalley.com/badge/ef856e6ce35e6d2d729539aa1808a5fb4326a415" width="80" height="80" alt="Reviews Published" title="Reviews Published"/>, #<img src="https://www.netgalley.com/badge/aa60c7e77cc330186f26ea1f647542df8af8326a" width="80" height="80" alt="Professional Reader" title="Professional Reader"/>

Oh, wow!!! This was a beautiful book. I was mostly interested in what I could plant in my 3 tiered bird garden that would offer more to the birds than just the seeds, suet, and nectar. The bright colored pictures and the easy to read information made me think that, “Yes! I can do that!” The information included how to create habitats that could include trees, grasses, and plants and also gave a map of areas that would suit the plants you choose, as well as what birds they would attract. Definitely going to find a hard copy of this to add to my library.

This book was full of great information. The photos were exceptional and it was easy to read. This would be a great reference book to have on any bookshelf.

100 Plants to Feed the Birds: Turn Your Home Garden into a Healthy Bird Habitat by Laura Erickson is the second book that I have read by this author. The title describes what this non-fiction book covers for the United States and Canada. While the novel has narrowed the list of plants, it looks at native plants that provide seeds, fruits, and nectar as well as those that host caterpillars and other insects needed for protein and those that provide nesting materials or nesting and roosting sites.

It starts with a good table of contents for easy reference followed by a short section on creating habitat for birds. This is then followed by the section for plants. The plants are divided into conifers, broadleaf trees, grasses, herbaceous perennial and annual plants, plants that grow on trees, shrubs, vines, and cactus and yuccas. Each of these is broken down more specifically. It includes some of the bird species that use them, how they are typically used, color, most useful seasons, native range maps, and some species within each category.

Not all of the species in the book should be planted in all areas of the USA or Canada. The author is very specific in urging readers to look for locally native species in the categories and provides an appendix that includes North American Native Plant Societies. Another excellent appendix is one that includes the favorite plants of common North American birds. It includes the species and their preferred food(s) and nesting choices. The bird photos are great as well, but I wish there had been photos with the plants in gardens designed to attract and feed the birds.

Overall, this is a well-organized and beneficial reference for those who want to garden to attract birds.

Storey Publishing, LLC and Laura Erickson provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. This is my honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way. Publication date is currently set for December 06, 2022.

Last winter when my backyard was covered in snow, our temperatures plunged to 20 below zero Fahrenheit, and I found myself trudging out to refill feeders multiple times a day, I began giving more thought to the birds nesting in our backyard and migrating through. Birds need much more than seed from a bag. In 100 Plants to Feed the Birds, author Laura Erickson address this basic issue of providing food and habitat for our feathered friends via trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, etc. She includes stunning stock photographs and helpful visual aids; layout is well presented and on par with a beautiful coffee-table book. Specific plant charts detail moisture levels, exposure requirements, and native range. While the book is comprehensive in scope (and not regionalized), this may also be viewed as a weakness. I found myself skipping over those plants that won’t thrive in my growing zone 6b. With respect to growing zones, including each plant’s USDA Plant Hardiness Growing Zone designation would be a valuable addition—the growing zone is one of the first things I verify for any plant I add to my garden. The author discusses the importance of planting native and avoiding invasive species which in my opinion can’t be stressed enough. 100 Plants to Feed the Birds provides a straightforward resource for anyone concerned over boosting bird habitat and providing food the natural way.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This beautiful and informative book is a must for bird and nature lovers. Some of m6 favourite aspects of this book include:

* Stunning photography
* Well defined index and organized chapters/sections
* Tips on setting up your environment to be more bird friendly all while keeping it native/locally friendly and non invasive
* Loved the section on “Birdscaping Your Property” and ways to attract varieties of bird in a safe manners for both the birds and the environment (windows, pesticides etc…)
* Loved the standard template of the setup for the section on trees, grasses, flowers and berries for birds, along with the description on which birds the food source attracted. I also appreciate the matching identification photos for each tree that accompanies this section
* additional resources at the end is helpful

Thank you for the opportunity to review this eARC!

Laura Erickson's book 100 PLANTS TO FEED THE BIRDS is exactly what I needed. Committed to a yard as nourishing to wildlife as it is beautiful to the eye, I've hunted down with dwindling enthusiasm the scant resources to realize the vision. This book solved that -- and offered the insight, thorough information, and perspective that will guide decisions about what to plant and where. I especially appreciated the variety and the thorough information that was presented -- a wonderful reference guide I will return to over and over. I received an advance reader copy of this book and my opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.

This book will become a "MUST HAVE" for anyone interested in Feeding birds where ever they live. This book is comprehensive to all of North America and gives great information on all matter of plant materials too. I love that there is special mention to the plants and trees that are good for the environs as well as a list of noxious plants or plants that are out of control. I personally think Lura Erickson has done a fantastic job putting this book together and I know a few "birder" friends that will love this book as well.

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This book was easy to read and full of great information on attracting birds to your backyard. I really enjoyed all the beautiful pictures, which really helped bring the book to life.

A good resource for anyone who wants to plan their garden with birds in mind. Only weird thing was, on some of the maps, the Pacific Northwest wasn't included with some plants that I know, for a fact grow here in the PNW, like Beebalm. I've got Beebalm. And blazing stars. Or rhododendrons and azaleas. Odd.

1oo Plants to Feed the Birds is a lovely collection of photographs and informations. The books has hundreds of bird and plant images as well as zone maps. It is well organized from: Trees, grasses, perennials and annuals, shrubs, vines, cactus, and lastly charts of bird species matched with coordinating plant species, as well as information about native plant societies for each state. This book is a wealth of information, easy to read, and enjoyable to peruse. I am an amateur gardener and birder; I strive to plant native plants to my northern Michigan local that will create healthy habitats for and attract birds. I definitely recommend this book if you have similar interests!

This a great reference book that is easy to use. It will make a wonderful addition to any gardener's library. It would especially be beneficial to those in gardening clubs/groups. The tips and pictures are wonderful