by Nicole Forbes | Feb 16, 2021
Prepare to be fascinated by the “bugs” in your garden and find out how many are actually helpful! Learn about attracting and caring for local pollinators, mason bees, and other insects, and how making small changes in our gardening habits can have big...
by Nicole Forbes | Nov 2, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Landscaping, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening, Winter Gardening
The Basic Elements of Habitat Food: seeds, nectar, insects, fruits, and berries Water: bird bath, fountain, water feature, stream/pond, sprinkler Cover/shelter: thickets/hedges, dense shrubs, rock pile, brush pile, birdhouse, evergreens/conifers A place to raise...
by Nicole Forbes | Oct 5, 2020
Landscaping with a focus on providing food and shelter for wild birds can greatly enhance our outdoor enjoyment while also providing critical habitat support for local and migrating species. Learn the basics of habitat creation, hear about local programs that can help...
by Nicole Forbes | Jun 17, 2020 | Fall Gardening, Spring Gardening, Summer Gardening
Look carefully for groups of bees crowded together in the evening or early morning. They may be hanging by their jaws from various plant parts, hidden inside flowers that are closed up for the night (e.g. squash flowers), or even dug into a temporary shelter in the...
by Nicole Forbes | May 26, 2020
Providing food and shelter for our local pollinators, butterflies, and beneficial insects can increase your harvests and add a certain “buzz” to your garden. We will discuss simple ways to attract more bees and butterflies and show off some of the plants they find...