Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies in Northern California.

The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature photographer and botanist George Oxford Miller provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for Northern California. Learn how to landscape and create pollinator gardens with native plants.

The book begins with an in-depth introduction to native pollinators and to birds. It’s followed by a “field guide” section to more than 100 native plants that are widely available to utilize, are easy to care for, and provide great benefit to birds, bees, and butterflies. The species are organized by level of sunlight needed and then by plant types. Each species includes full-color photographs and information about hardiness zones, what they are most likely to attract, soil requirements, light levels, and George’s notes. As an added bonus, you’ll make use of blooming charts, tips on attracting specific species, and more! Plus, the invaluable garden plans and projects show you just what to do and can be customized to suit your own specific interests.

Plan, plant, and grow your beautiful garden, with native plants that benefit your favorite creatures to watch and enjoy.

Play cards and learn about raptors!

Anyone who enjoys birds and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Based on the top-selling Birds of Prey field guides by Stan Tekiela, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of 54 different species—including hawks, eagles, falcons, kites, vultures, and owls. Play your favorite card games while learning to identify raptors. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.

Play card games and discover the captivating world of herptiles with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series.

Reptiles and amphibians have long captured the curiosity of nature lovers, from the intricate patterns of a snake’s scales to the bright colors of a tree frog’s skin. The Reptiles & Amphibians Playing Cards showcase this extraordinary diversity through the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bry. Each card features a different North American species—meticulously rendered to highlight distinctive patterns, colors, and textures. From turtles and lizards to salamanders and frogs, Mel’s detailed illustrations reveal the beauty and complexity of the often-misunderstood creatures. Her work encourages players to look closer and appreciate the vital role reptiles and amphibians play in ecosystems everywhere.

Designed for nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and collectors alike, this deck combines functionality with fine art. Players can learn to identify species by name and appearance—using the deck as a fun educational tool or as a set of nature-themed flash cards. The Reptiles & Amphibians Playing Cards are perfect for family game nights, classroom use, or simply to enjoy as a miniature gallery of herp illustrations. Elegant yet durable, the deck makes a thoughtful gift for anyone fascinated by the living world.

Card Features

• 54 beautifully illustrated reptile and amphibian species
• Original colored-pencil art by Mel Bry
• Perfect for playing, learning, collecting, or gifting

Play card games and uncover the fascinating world of beetles with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series.

Beetles rank among nature’s most captivating groups of insects, and the Beetles Playing Cards capture their intricate patterns, vivid hues, and remarkable diversity. Showcasing the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bry, each card features a different North American beetle species, rendered with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. From iridescent scarabs to boldly patterned longhorns, Mel’s illustrations reveal the beauty often hidden in the small details. Her work invites players to pause, look closer, and appreciate the incredible biodiversity that surrounds us.

Designed for nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and collectors alike, this deck combines functionality with fine art. Players can learn to identify beetles by name and appearance—using the deck as a fun educational tool or even as a set of nature-themed flash cards. The Beetles Playing Cards are perfect for family game nights, classroom use, or simply to admire as a miniature gallery of bug illustrations. Elegant yet durable, the deck makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who finds wonder in the outdoors.

Card Features

• 54 beautifully illustrated beetle species
• Original colored-pencil art by Mel Bry
• Perfect for playing, learning, or gifting

Play card games and explore the fascinating world of fungi with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series.

Fungi are among nature’s most essential and enchanting organisms, and the Fungi, Mushrooms & Lichens Playing Cards showcase their diversity, beauty, and ecological importance. Featuring the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bry, each card presents a different North American species of fungus, mushroom, or lichen—meticulously rendered to highlight unique shapes, textures, and colors. From delicate coral fungi to otherworldly cup mushrooms, Mel’s illustrations capture the quiet significance of these vital life forms. Her work encourages players to pause, look closer, and discover the wonder in nature’s hidden details.

Mushrooms are culturally significant—appearing in art, decor, and design as symbols of curiosity, connection, and renewal. This deck taps into that fascination, combining timeless natural beauty with a modern, collectible appeal. Designed for nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and gift buyers alike, the Fungi, Mushrooms & Lichens Playing Cards can be used for family game nights, classroom learning, or as a miniature gallery of natural illustrations. Elegant yet durable, the deck makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who delights in the beauty of the natural world.

Card Features

• 54 beautifully illustrated species of fungi, mushrooms, and lichens
• Original colored-pencil art by Mel Bry
• Perfect for playing, learning, collecting, or gifting