Tag Archive: attracting pollinators

Saving Pollinators Through The Art Of Beekeeping

Catherine Sherriffs

It’s no secret we all need to be doing something to save the bees. Pesticide exposure and habitat destruction mean populations of important pollinators are declining rapidly around the world. A new study finds some countries are doing a better job of saving them than others. Arena Flowers has analyzed data from the United Nations…

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Programs Helping People Build Pollinator Gardens

There is a lot of emphases these days on gardening organically to protect our soil and important pollinators. Many people are jumping on the bandwagon, and towns and cities across North America are backing gardeners making eco-friendly choices.
November 8, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Do Your Part! Tips For Wildlife Conservation In The Garden

Here’s a scary thought: declining populations of pollinators is putting the existence of certain plants in jeopardy. In the U.S., the list of endangered pollinators includes two types of insects, four kinds of bats, 16 different birds, and 25 butterfly, skipper and moth species. You and I can do something about it! This year, plant…
April 18, 2018
Catherine Sherriffs

Mixing Flowers With Vegetables: A Trick For Organic Garden Success

The draw to growing an organic garden is largely being able to control pests and disease without chemicals. No one wants to eat those. Still, without the right natural components, being totally free of either issue is a challenge. So, how do you create a naturally balanced system in your garden? One cut flower farmer…
March 26, 2018
Tammy Clayton