{"product_id":"100-plants-to-feed-the-monarch","title":"100 Plants to Feed the Monarch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis richly detailed book, written by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xerces.org\/\"\u003eXerces Society\u003c\/a\u003e, delves into the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly, and how that knowledge can help you select plants at your local nursery that will offer food and protection for these vulnerable, beloved insects at every stage of their life cycle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the publisher:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plight of the monarch butterfly has captured public attention and sparked widespread interest in helping to save their dwindling populations. In this in-depth portrait of the monarch butterfly—covering its life cycle, its remarkable relationship with milkweed, its extraordinary migration, and the threats it now faces due to habitat loss and climate change—detailed instructions on how to design and create monarch-friendly landscapes are enriched by guidance on observing and understanding butterfly behavior and habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the model of their previous best-selling book, \u003ci\u003e100 Plants to Feed the Bees\u003c\/i\u003e, the Xerces Society provides at-a-glance profiles of the plant species that provide monarchs with nourishment. The plants, which are all commercially available, range from dozens of species of milkweed—the only food of monarch caterpillars—to numerous flowering plants, shrubs, and trees that provide nectar for the adult butterfly, including those that bloom in late season and sustain monarchs in their great migration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous photographs of monarchs and plants, plus illustrations, maps, and garden plans, make this a visually engaging guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Online ParkStore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40898114125985,"sku":"13338","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/8233\/0785\/products\/100plants.jpg?v=1632262527","url":"https:\/\/thatsmyparkstore.com\/products\/100-plants-to-feed-the-monarch","provider":"Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Online ParkStore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}