Gardening and butterfly watching are great forms of stress relief! How to make a pollinator friendly yard and garden.
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A flower’sbright colorsandscentare also adaptations to attract pollinators. In order to get to the nectar, a pollinator such as ahoney beehas to brush against the flower’s anthers. This causes the sticky pollen to become attached to the insect’s body. As it moves from flower to flowe...
After transplanting, cover the plants with row covers to keep pests at bay. Remember to remove the row covers when you see both male and female flowers on the vine, as pollinators will need to access the flowers. Find even moretips for planting melonsin your home garden. ...
Take the learning outdoors and explore the world of mason bees with a DIY bee house. Follow the instructions below to make your own easy bamboo bee house for local native bees to lay their eggs this spring. Make sure to check out more fun, hands-onnature activities for kids!
And if you did, be sure to check outSummer Camp at Home(there’s a version for Little Kids and one for Big Kids) or myPollinators Family Unit Studyfor even more fun, hands-on, bee activities to enjoy this spring and summer:
Searching the yard for white puffballs to blow is a favorite summer pastime for kids, but most adults are more interested in learning how to get rid of dandelions marring a perfect lawn. This broadleaf perennial can be a nuisance in yards, flower beds, and gardens. So, how do you get...
Fertilization can be tricky for pumpkins if the vines are big and bushy. If you have an abundance of pollinator friends in your garden, re-arranging your flowers to make them more accessible is a good idea. The pumpkin will grow from the female flower, which has a distinct bulb shape at...
Oil pit traps are a great remedy for earwigs. Combine equal parts soy sauce and olive or vegetable oil, place the mixture in a small plastic container, and secure the lid. Punch holes in the top of the container, near the lid. Make the holes large enough for the earwigs to get in....