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A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee: Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators

Authors: Lorraine Johnson, Sheila Colla A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee: Creating Habitat for Native Pollinators by Lorraine Johnson and Sheila Colla is an enlightening and engaging read. It provides all the information gardeners need to take action to support and protect pollinators by creating habitat in their own yards and community spaces. This book […]

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Keystone Species

“Keystone plants are native plants critical to the food web and necessary for many wildlife species to complete their life cycle. Without keystone plants in the landscape, butterflies, native bees and birds will not thrive. 95% of our terrestrial birds rely on insects supported by keystone plants.”   National Wildlife Federation In the native plant community

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Why Native Plants Matter

Native plants are unsung heroes, providing support to an entire ecosystem. They have evolved over thousands of years to thrive in specific regions and they provide essential habitat and food for wildlife such as insects, birds and mammals. They are an important component in creating a harmoniously balanced and biodiverse ecosystem. Biodiversity is crucial to

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