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Ask Gardenerd: Pollinator Garden Density

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Christy

A very cool question came in to Ask Gardenerd from Trevor Pratt this week: “How geographically dense does the distribution of pollinator gardens have to be in the LA area to support bees and other interesting threatened species of pollinating … Continue reading →

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Plan Your Bee-Friendly Garden

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Christy

Today’s post includes an infographic sent by Budget Direct down under. It shares how to create a bee-friendly garden for your local pollinator population. While here at Gardenerd we always recommend starting with native plants for your particular climate and … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Vegetables and Fruits for Bees

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Christy

The last video in our Plants for Pollinators Series on YouTube is all about vegetables and fruits for bees. A diversity of crop varieties will give bees plenty to forage on during the summer when there is a dearth of … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Trees and Shrubs for Bees

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Christy

We continue our Plants for Pollinators Series with Honeylove.org. Our latest video gives you helpful suggestions for trees and shrubs you can plant for the pollinators in your life. They need pollen and nectar throughout the year, and some of … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Flowering Bulbs for Bees

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Christy

Honeylove and Gardenerd bring you yet another video in the Plants for Pollinators Series. In this video we show you which bulbs are great for growing for the bees and other pollinators in your garden. Find out some of our … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Wildflowers for Bees

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Christy

This week’s YouTube video shares tips about what wildflowers to grow to encourage and feed bees and other pollinators in your garden. Wildflowers are easy to grow, most of the time you just scatter seeds before a rain comes and … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Garden Plants for Pollinators

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Christy

Spring is coming, and now is the time to plant (or start seeds for) flowers for pollinator-friendly gardens. This is the first video in our “Plants for Pollinators” series, a collaboration with Honeylove.org. In the coming weeks, you’ll learn which … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd on Hallmark’s Home and Family Show 4-13-16

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Christy

It’s been three years since my last appearance on the Hallmark Home and  Family Show, and I’m happy to return this Wednesday (it repeats on Thursday, so I am told) to share information with you about growing sunflowers for pollinators. … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: When to Spray to Avoid Bees

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Christy

Another great question to share with you this week from Melody Girard: “Are there certain times of the day that bees and other pollinators in our area routinely forage? If so, when would that be? I’ve read that if you … Continue reading →

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