Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening, Second Edition

Praise for the first edition:   “[Specifies] many ways to attract beautiful winged creatures.”—Publishers Weekly   “Gives easy-to-follow instructions for making your garden a butterfly magnet.”—Tallahassee Democrat   “Shows that gardening to attract butterflies doesn’t take a lot of time, effort, or room.”—Tampa Tribune   “A resource you will quickly and easily assimilate, as you discover everything about why butterflies … Continue reading Your Florida Guide to Butterfly Gardening, Second Edition

Gatorbytes Behind-the-Story: When the Seas Rise

In April 2015, the University of Florida and the University Press of Florida launched Gatorbytes, a digital book series following the innovative research taking place at UF. Intended to pique the interests of the intellectually curious and to share the stories behind the discoveries being made at UF, the books are written by professional journalists.  “They know how … Continue reading Gatorbytes Behind-the-Story: When the Seas Rise

Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical Florida

Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical Florida Roger L. Hammer In this authoritative and friendly guide, Roger Hammer shares more than thirty years' experience tempting butterflies and hummingbirds into tropical Florida's gardens. Hammer catalogues 200 of the best plants for luring these wondrous creatures into even the smallest of yards and offers helpful tips for … Continue reading Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical Florida