Beyond pollinators 2 – loving all insects
Written on: September 6th, 2023by Renate Sander-Regier In Beyond Pollinators 1, we looked at the hard work performed by pollinators and other insects on this planet. Pollinating insects contribute ...
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Leave the leaves
Written on: September 3rd, 2023by Sandy Garland Every year, I put the Xerces poster on my Facebook page and exhort my friends and neighbours to “leave the leaves.” And every year I see ...
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Lawn to wildflower meadow
Written on: August 24th, 2023An article in Scientific American highlights the environmental cost of lawns. “The well-manicured lawn behind King’s College Chapel at the University of ...
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We CAN help native bees!
Written on: August 24th, 2023An article in The Guardian this week reported how scientists found that planting a variety of native plants in urban green spaces can result in a huge increase in ...
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Visiting the Flutter and Buzz Pollinator Patch
Written on: August 13th, 2023by Sandy Garland We’re halfway through WPP’s series of visits to pollinator patches and gardens, and we continue to meet new people who are passionate ...
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Beyond pollinators 1 – valuing all insects
Written on: August 4th, 2023by Renate Sander-Regier Pollinating insects are easy to love. Their activities contribute to producing the food we eat and to beautifying our gardens. Pollination ...
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