The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants  An Illustrated Guide
“At last, an idea whose time has come! This is the only book I know of, for the Midwest, that systematically suggests native plants of similar appearance and growing requirements, to replace nonnatives we might otherwise plant in our landscapes. Importantly, The Midwestern Native Garden alerts the reader to the natives’ unique roles in attracting and sustaining increased biodiversity in our gardens.”—Maryann Whitman, Editor, Wild Ones Journal“Midwestern gardeners who aim to create native landscapes that provide  important habitat to birds and other wildlife have a valuable new  resource. . . . What sets (The Midwestern Native Garden) apart from similar titles lining gardener's bookshelves is the authors’ comprehensive selection of colorful plants native to the Midwest that hold their own against popular ornamentals. Each featured plant includes garden notes about the birds and butterflies it may attract.”—Audubon“What a great idea! Local authors Charlotte Adelman and Bernard L.  Schwartz compiled a wealth of information for those of us who are  looking to add a few native plants to our gardens or for those who  intend to go all-the-way native. I had the luxury of spending a morning  in their beautiful gardens. . . . I saw firsthand how native plants will  bring the birds, butterflies and other pollinators as only a balanced  eco-system will do. Color and motion!” —Chicago Sun-Times“The 268-page paperback is flush with possible substitutes of common  garden plants from ajuga and day lilies to tansy and chrysanthemums. . .  . Adelman says the book’s goal is to raise awareness of the vital role  that native plants play in the ecosystem and prompt gardeners to  consider options.” —The Columbus Dispatch“The material in this book—comprehensive, impassioned and highly  focused—is valuable and supportive for the gardener who is tentative  about growing natives. It offers a huge menu of plants for a person who  is committed to creating a dynamic, healthy environment of native  plants.” —Rapid City Journal“This lovely and inspired book will turn your mind to the future, to gardening, and to creation, of whatever divine, authorial, or arboreal inspiration. Get your green fingers at the ready.”—ReadWorthy Books“Adelman and Schwartz have written an informative,  beautifully illustrated book. . . . Every Midwestern gardener interested  in the reintroduction of native plants will want to own this book.  Applicable to gardens in adjacent states as well.”—Library Journal