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How We Turned an Unused Field Into Pollinator Habitat
Some parts of a property seem to resist every attempt to improve them. They may be difficult to mow, produce poor crops, or simply sit unused year after year. Rather than leaving these areas neglected, they can become thriving habitats for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. That’s exactly what we set out to do at…
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National Moth Week Celebrates Nature’s Overlooked Pollinators
Most people don’t think much about moths. If they do, they picture a small gray insect fluttering around a porch light on a summer night. While many moths do visit lights after dark, that’s only a tiny glimpse into one of the largest and most important groups of pollinators in North America. Scientists have identified…
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Pollinator Habitat on Marginal Land
Not every acre of land is suited for crops, lawns, or gardens. Some areas stay wet after every rain, while others are too sandy, rocky, or steep to grow much of anything. Instead of fighting nature, these marginal areas can become valuable habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife with just a little planning. What…
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Common Insects on Milkweed
Milkweed is best known as the host plant for monarch butterflies, but it supports a surprising variety of insects. Some feed on the leaves, others collect nectar from the flowers, and a few hunt other insects hiding among the stems. The next time you stop to admire your milkweed patch, take a closer look. You…
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Why Aren’t There Monarch Caterpillars on My Milkweed?
Female monarch butterflies are selective about where they lay their eggs. Even in a yard filled with milkweed, they may inspect dozens of plants before choosing one. Some patches may receive several eggs, while others are completely ignored. Factors that influence where a monarch lays eggs include: Researchers still don’t fully understand all the factors…
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Plants Hummingbirds Love
Plants are the foundation of any hummingbird garden. While feeders provide a quick source of sugar water, hummingbirds rely on flowering plants for natural nectar, tiny insects, shelter, and safe places to rest. A garden filled with a variety of blooming plants can attract hummingbirds from spring through fall while also supporting bees, butterflies, and…
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