Planting for Pollinators
by Russ Henry Monarch butterflies love milkweed! Pollinators are creating a big buzz in media around the world. Pollinators are facing a perfect storm of intersecting catastrophes including loss of habitat …
Bees and other pollinators are suffering from loss of habitat and widespread use of pesticides. In the face of such news, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, and feel paralyzed by a sense of powerlessness.
Here’s just some of the ways you can help …
In August 2015, the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution to increase pollinator forage (including native plants) and decrease use of pesticides on all city-owned and controlled property and to encourage property owners throughout Minneapolis to adopt pollinator-friendly practices.
Read the Resolution.
Creating pollinator friendly places isn’t all that hard, it just takes a shift in how you care for the environment around you at your home, school, church, organization or business. Here’s some resources and tips to help you make your pollinator friendly place flourish!
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Join with others creating a network for pollinator safety! By simply not using any poisonous chemicals outdoors you will be making a HUGE difference. If you can, help build habitat for pollinators by planting and raising plants that provide the pollen and nectar that bees and other pollinators need.
Take the Pledge.
by Russ Henry Monarch butterflies love milkweed! Pollinators are creating a big buzz in media around the world. Pollinators are facing a perfect storm of intersecting catastrophes including loss of habitat …
Garden and Hardware Stores: Eliminate pesticides from the store inventory. Sell organic gardening supplies. Sell beneficial organisms such as lady bugs and nematodes. Sell pesticide free native pollinator plants. Offer …
by Russ Henry Whenever a young person learns to garden, the future grows a little more green and healthy. When an entire school learns to garden together, sustainability sprouts in …
by Russ Henry Secret # 1: Double Dig Double digging is the best way to turn a tiny yard into a year round gourmet delight for your family and the …
by Russ Henry Building a compost pile first thing this morning felt somehow ceremonial. After learning about compost making from Dr. Elaine Ingham this weekend with Jake Voit, Ross Abbey, Cherry Flowers, Karen Clark, Iman …