Test PB Collection: FTE

While a tree is dormant in the winter, it has more tolerance to cold temperatures. Trees of this type that lose their leaves in winter are called deciduous fruits. It would be bad news for a tree to decide to wake up and flower in the middle of winter.

This guide is intended as a printable document that can local gardeners can refer to easily. It's not comprehensive, but it does cover the basics. It is provided in both HTML and PDF versions for accessibility. Each PDF file is one, single-sided sheet.

We established 3 study sites to evaluate the pollinator attractiveness of 33 species of common ornamental plants.

When beginning a garden, the amount of information and resources can be overwhelming! Here are a few resources to inform you on Southern California gardening and help you decide what to plant.

We treated 4 different species of ornamental annuals and perennials with neonicotinoid pesticides available on the market, then sampled the nectar and pollen repeatedly over time to measure the level of pesticide residue that remained.

Resources on pollinator stewardship for nursery professionals coming soon! Ornamental production at Altman Plants, 2018.

Illustration by Mariana Ruiz (Creative Commons) Pollination is the first step of flowering plant reproduction: pollen moves from male flower parts to female flower parts, to fertilize the ovule and produce seeds.

UCANR has developed a detailed publication on "How to Attract and Maintain Pollinators in Your Garden.

In our 3-year study evaluating which common ornamentals out of 33 study species are the most attractive to pollinators, we found these species to be the most attractive to a wide variety of visitors.

Did you know that San Diego County has the highest diversity of native bees anywhere in the continental United States?