"How To" Publications

A detailed guide to common butterflies of Wisconsin and the plants they use. Includes pictures of butterflies and plants with descriptions.

A detailed guide to day moths of Wisconsin. Includes pictures of moths with descriptions.

Learn the nature of clay soils. Includes 48 photos of clay species by Randy Powers. Information on preparing your site for planting and planting guidelines.

Help! I planted wildflowers and got a weed patch!

A list of wildflower species and their uses with photos. Includes a list of poisonous species. Ethnobotanical guides and references.

Learn about grasses, sedges, rushes; what they are, where they grow, and how to grow them. Photos taken by Randy Powers.

A Wisconsin and Midwest weed photo identification book. How to identify and prioritize weeds in your prairie.

A photo identification book of 180 Wisconsin native wildflower species that are available for purchase as plants or seeds. Written by Randy Powers, Restoration Ecologist. Photography by Randy Powers.

The nine basic essentials you need to know to start your first native planting. Includes understanding native plants, the habitat in your yard, site preparation, planting, and maintenance.