pollinators Archives

Tag: pollinators

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Four young native plants of different species in four-inch posts posed on a log

Easy-to-grow native plants that attract the eye — and pollinators — are arriving in stores now

May 15, 2024

This spring, gardeners who want to give nature a helping hand can source these plants from 133 selected garden centres across Ontario and Quebec. Read More

This spring, gardeners who want to give nature a helping hand can source these plants from 133 selected garden...
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A large bee buzzes its wings as it grasps a downward-pointing tomato flower with its front legs.

How native flowers help your veggie garden

July 23, 2024

You can help your fruit and veggie plants, native bees and your local ecosystem all at once by taking steps to welcome pollinators. Read More

You can help your fruit and veggie plants, native bees and your local ecosystem all at once by taking...
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A large reddish-brown and beige moth spreads its wings as it holds onto its empty cocoon suspended from a tulip-tree branch.

The misunderstood mystique of moths

July 22, 2024

Butterflies like the stately monarch and elegant swallowtail are celebrated for their ornate beauty and role as crucial pollinators, but what about moths? Read More

Butterflies like the stately monarch and elegant swallowtail are celebrated for their ornate beauty and role as crucial pollinators,...
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Three smooth, striped caterpillars climb on the leaves and stems of plants topped with clusters of small pink flowers.

Summer’s native plant bouquet is a gift to birds, bees and more

June 14, 2024

Whether you wander in a meadow, garden or forest glade, you can encounter native plants among summer's splendour, as well as the wildlife they attract. Read More

Whether you wander in a meadow, garden or forest glade, you can encounter native plants among summer's splendour, as...
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Two butterflies show their patterned wings as they visit a patch of blooming flowers.

Fall flowers feed butterflies, bees and more

October 16, 2023

Explore fascinating relationships between native plants and wildlife that you can find across Canada in the fall. Read More

Explore fascinating relationships between native plants and wildlife that you can find across Canada in the fall.
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A fuzzy caterpillar sits on top of fallen leaves.

Create a leafy habitat for wildlife

October 12, 2023

“Leave the leaves” on the ground in fall is a common refrain. Doing so provides winter habitat for butterflies, bees and more and insulates your sleeping plants. Read More

“Leave the leaves” on the ground in fall is a common refrain. Doing so provides winter habitat for butterflies,...
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An elongated red-orange and black beetle with long antennae, a dimorphic flower longhorn beetle, dusted with pollen, feeds on a rose.

Beetle-mania: Meet nature’s unsung pollinators

June 19, 2023

Beetles complement the efforts of other pollinators, contributing to the overall performance of the pollinator population and health of the ecosystem as a whole. Read More

Beetles complement the efforts of other pollinators, contributing to the overall performance of the pollinator population and health of...
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A bicoloured sweat bee forages on the yellow centre of a New England Aster flower.

Roll out the red carpet (of flowers) for native pollinators

May 19, 2023

There are an astounding 800+ species of native bees in Canada, including the bicoloured sweat bee. Imagine the bee acquaintances you could meet outside your door. Read More

There are an astounding 800+ species of native bees in Canada, including the bicoloured sweat bee. Imagine the bee...
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Native plant garden, at Edwards Gardens, in Toronto, Canada

How to grow a pollinator garden and bee part of the solution

May 18, 2023

Help support a community of bees, beetles, birds and other pollinators by adding native plants to your yard or balcony. Read More

Help support a community of bees, beetles, birds and other pollinators by adding native plants to your yard or...
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Happy trails: Canadians Go Wild for birds, bees and whales

November 14, 2017

Communities across Canada improve habitat, use citizen science to protect wildlife through Go Wild Community Grants. Apply before Nov. 24. Read More

Communities across Canada improve habitat, use citizen science to protect wildlife through Go Wild Community Grants. Apply before Nov....
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