Pollinator decline is an ecological reality of our time, well-publicized in the media, and evident to anyone who gardens or even steps outside during the growing season. It is not your imagination…
These shrubs are at the head of the pack when it comes to drawing in the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Bring on the butterflies and bees! These native shrubs are some of the most versatile and easy to grow with flowers that will have pollinators coming from miles around.
Planting with pollinators in mind is not only environmentally friendly, it’s also easy on the the eyes. Here are six of our favorites that are easy to grow and attractive to people and pollinators alike.
Behnke Nurseries is concerned about the health of bees and other pollinators. Working with the environmental group Friends of the Earth, it’s developed a company policy regarding the sale and use of neonicotinoid-containing insecticides. While the scientists continue to work…
Yesterday was the Greenbelt Garden Tour that I’d worked for weeks to organize. About a week ago I remembered that I needed to get my own garden ready for the tour, too, so the weeding and mulching began and finally…