Pollination And Bees

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Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators

Apr 12 2025

Ready to learn about pollination?  Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!)We will discuss bee nesting habits, hosts and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population-and other tips on attracting bees…
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Central Sierra: Gardening for Pollinators (EDC MG)

May 17 2025

Did you know that planting more diverse and flowering plants in your garden can help support your vegetable garden or orchard? Learn how to choose plants to make your garden a haven for the pollinators. Well cover the types of plants that attract butterflies, bees, bats and hummingbirds.
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Pruning Tips: Native Plants & Trees

Monthly Care | Plant Care | Fertilizing | Pruning | Propagating | Planting | Tools | Garden Sanitation | Health & Safety in the Garden     Browse through a list of pruning information for the most common California native plants and trees!
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Pollinator Plant Sale

Saturday, March 1, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Falkirk Cultural Center Demonstration Garden 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael (Rear parking lot behind the greenhouse) Discover a world of vibrant colors, sweet scents, and buzzing excitement at our upcoming Pollinator Plant Sale.
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Plants for Pollinators

It's easy to invite bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other welcomed winged visitors into the garden. Just provide the food, water, and shelter they need to feel at home. This is called habitat gardening, and it's a satisfying way to choose plants.
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Pollination & Pollinators

Year-round food and water are essential for habitat gardens. Photo: Bridget Ahearn "The birds and the bees" is a sweet expression, but the work of pollinators is a serious business. Without pollination, life on Earth would cease.
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Meet the Pollinators

Bees are our most important pollinators. Most are solitary bees that live independently, not the bumble bees or honey bees we are more familiar with. Bees visit flowers for the pollen or nectar, which supply the nutrients they need.
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Creating Habitats

Be part of a wildlife corridor between islands of natural habitat. Photo: Courtesy of UC Regents Habitat gardens provide connectivity Your garden can be a place for pollinators and insects to stop and refuel as they travel through urban, suburban, and wildland areas.
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