Tag: Pollinators

A pipeline for planting passion for native habitats

Volunteers and conservationists gathered at the Nashville Zoo for a hands-on effort to support Tennessee’s native habitats. Hosted by the Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC), the event centered on packing bee-friendly native plant seeds for Sumner County schools, fostering future pollinator-friendly gardens while showcasing the power of community action, education, and local partnerships. Continue reading "A pipeline for planting passion for native habitats"

Leave the leaves!

Besides providing the right plants, and protecting your garden from pesticides, one of the next most valuable things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the winter cover they need in the form of fall leaves and standing dead plant material. Frequently however, this is the hardest pill […] Continue reading "Leave the leaves!"