Cultivate a thriving, sustainable garden that welcomes birds, bees, butterflies — and makes a real difference! With pollinator populations in decline and habitat restoration more important than ever, Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators delivers the hands-on guidance home gardeners and nature lovers need to create vibrant, wildlife-friendly spaces using native plants and landscaping practices that support sustainability and biodiversity. From balconies and backyards to school gardens and community parks, this comprehensive go-to guide by environmental scientist and Bee Better Teaching Garden founder Helen Yoest empowers you to turn any outdoor space into a pollinator haven. All-in-One Resource for Pollinator Gardening: Learn how to attract and support not just honeybees, but also butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees with the best native plant selections and eco-conscious design tips. - Expert, Science-Based Guidance: Written by a seasoned gardener with scientific credentials, this one-stop guide offers both credibility and accessibility for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. - Customized for Your Climate: Region-specific planting advice ensures success across all major U.S. growing zones — from the Southeast to the Pacific Northwest. - Build Pollinator Habitats That Last: Step-by-step instructions show how to create year-round blooming gardens, install clean water sources, and provide safe nesting sites with practical conservation strategies. - Transform a Traditional Lawn : Turn your yard into a pollinator-friendly space help combat habitat loss with clover, native grasses, host and nectar plants, and sustainable gardening practices. - Discover the Life Behind the Bloom: Fascinating chapters explore the biology, migration patterns, and life cycles of each pollinator group, helping you understand their needs and how to support them. Whether you're rewilding your yard, teaching students about ecosystems, or restoring community green spaces, this book offers an inspiring path forward. It's perfect for home gardeners, educators, conservation groups, and anyone passionate about biodiversity, native landscaping, sustainable gardening, or eco landscaping. With environmental degradation threatening pollinator populations across North America, Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators will help you take meaningful action right in your own yard, patio, or community space. Written for diverse wildlife gardening enthusiasts, the fun facts, pollinator population insights, and practical how-to sections make this book an engaging read and useful reference. Whether you're new to native planting or ready to deepen your impact, this book makes it easy to garden with purpose. Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators is more than a gardening book — it's a call to action. With easy-to-follow advice and beautiful, functional solutions, it makes it simple to transform any outdoor space into a pollinator-friendly oasis that supports both wildlife and the planet. Whether you're just starting out or expanding an existing garden, this book will empower you to make a lasting difference — one bloom at a time. As our gardening focus continues to shift from ornament to ecological support, CultivatingNative Plants for Pollinators shows that the transition doesn't have to be overwhelming. Helen breaks the process into clear, achievable steps, making meaningful change within reach for any gardener. Her advice is practical, scalable, and clearly rooted in years of hands-in-the-soil experience, both at work and at play. The result is a guide that empowers all of us to support local biodiversity with confidence and refreshing simplicity.--Lauren Freudenberger, horticulturist, City of Raleigh Parks Department Doug Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist, authorWhether you are a newcomer to pollinator gardens, a skilled pollinator gardener, or someone who simply likes to read about nature, Helen Yoest's Cultivating Native Plantsfor Pollinators will meet your needs. Packed full of interesting facts about garden visitors and the plants they depend upon, this book is a fine addition to the nature gardener's library.--Doug Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist, author What could be better than trading a barren lawn for a colorful garden filled with winged beauties? The tips in this book will start you on the rewarding, wildflower-lined path toward a vibrant haven buzzing with life, right in your own backyard.--Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener and Wildscape. Helen Yoest holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. A retired air pollution engineer, Helen now dedicates her expertise to land stewardship, currently conserving a 4.3-acre public space for ecological and community benefit.​ Her passion for sustainable landscaping and native plants has earned her recognition, including the City of Raleigh Award for Landscaping with Natives. She is