(Articles by Diane De Luca) In the past few weeks, we have been sharing articles with important tips to create a pollinator-friendly space in your backyard – and it’s easier

(by Diane De Luca) Share Your Pollinator Garden! Your pollinator garden is more than just beautiful – it’s a crucial part of restoring habitat for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other

(by Diane De Luca) Step Six: Embracing Wildness: A Balanced Approach to Supporting Pollinators Manicured gardens may look tidy, but a little wildness goes a long way in supporting wildlife!

(by Diane De Luca) Step Five: Ditch the Pesticides Chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are significant threats to pollinators and the ecosystems they support. Many insecticides are broad-spectrum and can

Step Four: Provide Nesting and Shelter Spaces  Pollinators need more than flowers – they also require safe, sheltered spaces to rest, nest, and overwinter. Providing a variety of nesting and

(by Diane De Luca) Step Three: Plan for Blooms All Season Pollinators need a continuous supply of nectar and pollen from early spring through late fall. Providing a sequence of

(by Diane De Luca) Step Two: Go Native!  Native plants provide the best food and shelter for local pollinators because they have evolved alongside them for thousands of years, creating

(by Diane De Luca) Step One: Choosing the Right Location Creating a pollinator garden is one of the best ways to support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. The

(by Diane De Luca) Our “Build It And They Will Come” series begins today as we answer the question, “Why Create a Pollinator Garden?” Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths, beetles,