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50 Flowers For Hummingbirds & How To Keep Them Coming Back

Published on February 14, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hummingbird hovering over pink flower to collect nectar.

These annual and perennial flowers will attract hummingbirds to your garden. With varying bloom times, you can provide nectar-rich plants throughout the growing season in a cold climate garden … [Read more...]

Pros and Cons of Using Bt for Caterpillars (In Home Gardens)

Published on December 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Birds eating caterpillar, caterpillar on cabbage plants in garden.

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is recommended as a safe, organic, and harmless insecticide to kill caterpillars but it's not that simple. If you have an eco-beneficial garden, there are plenty of things … [Read more...]

The Trouble With Double Flowers (Sorry, Pollinators! )

Published on July 13, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Double peony flower with bee

There are many plant cultivars with double flowers including roses and peonies, but, despite their beauty, these special flowers may offer little or no pollen or nectar for pollinators. If you are … [Read more...]

How to Know Which Fruits & Vegetables Need Pollinators

Published on June 1, 2021Last updated October 3, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of garden fruits and vegetables including beans, tomato, cucumber, and broccoli.

Some of the food crops we grow need pollination and others do not. Use this simple tip to remember which fruits and vegetables need help from insects like bees or the wind to produce a harvest. This … [Read more...]

Do Plants Have Sexes? What You Need to Know

Published on May 8, 2021Last updated October 4, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Examples of different plant groups including roses, kiwi, and zucchini.

Have you ever wondered if your fruit tree is male or female and whether it needs a mate to produce fruit? What about the flowering perennials in the garden: do they need other pollen plants? Let's … [Read more...]

How to Grow a Pollinator-Friendly Front Garden Without Freaking Out Your Neighbors

Published on September 16, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Pollinator-friendly front garden.

Ready to switch from grass lawn to something more pollinator-friendly and sustainable in your front yard? These tips will help you navigate disapproving neighbors, bylaws, and create something that—we … [Read more...]

20 Spring Bulbs For Pollinators

Published on September 8, 2020Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Claytonia is an example of a spring flowering bulb that provides nectar for pollinators.

When it comes to helping pollinators in spring, not all flowering bulbs provide the nectar bees and other insects need. Find out which ones support wildlife as winter turns to spring. To get … [Read more...]

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