Category Archives: Pollinators

A Delicious Mystery

The Sweetest Story Ever Sweet peas have been garden favorites for at least three centuries, yet to this day, nobody knows for sure where they originated. Though long thought to be native to the Mediterranean, provocative claims have been made … Continue reading

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Protecting The Earth With Benign Neglect

Nature Loves (Benign) Slobs For decades now, I’ve been researching ways to help nurture flora and fauna as well as the planet. Increasingly it seems like many of the same things are devastating or beneficial to every living thing, from … Continue reading

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Plants That Increase Happiness & Harvest

Floral Abundance Promotes Pollinators Like most gardeners, I welcome any excuse to grow more flowers. Therefore, it’s very good news that by raising as wide a variety of blooms as possible, we are doing our bit to aid and abet … Continue reading

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Protecting Pollinators At Home And Afield

More Ways To Safeguard The Food Chain Bee friendly gardening is gaining momentum as awareness of pollinator problems becomes more widespread. The good news is that even a small patch of wholesome food and safe habitat can be of service … Continue reading

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