A bee lands on a flower at at Billings Farm in Woodstock on Sept. 21, 2024. File photo by Taylor Haynes/VTDigger Pollinators play a substantial role in Vermont, with 60% to 80% of the state’s wild ...

Bees and butterflies aren’t just pretty visitors to the garden. They’re actually doing important work every time they land on a flower. These tiny workers help pollinate fruits, vegetables, and ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important members of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the ...

Lots of people want to plant gardens that attract and nurture bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Fortunately, many plants that are pollinator magnets also provide beauty and interest. Even ...

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As summer draws toward an end, many flowers are fading. But busy bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and other wildlife are still hungry for pollen and nectar. “Late-season blooms are just as ...

June is officially in bloom and with that comes an awakening and call to embrace nature in its most authentic forms. The essence of the viral “Let It Bloom” June trend is to allow native grasses, ...

The 12th annual Emmet Conservation District native plants/pollinators workshop and plant sale is set for Saturday, Aug. 9. According to a community announcement, the workshop will take place from 11 a ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners! It is hard to believe but August is here. Next thing the kids will be back to school. It has been a hot and wet July, but hopefully things will dry up some ...

Happily for gardeners who grow flowers specifically for wildlife, there is plenty of overlap between what pollinators find attractive and what gardeners think is beautiful. Take avens (Geum spp.), for ...

What do I need to do for my trees and shrubs during the winter season? Although trees and shrubs are mostly in a dormant state during winter, they will still require a bit of care and observation to ...

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