Native Plants
Native Host Plants for Butterflies
Native plants, trees, and shrubs that can be eaten by larval caterpillars are called host plants. Native host plants need planted in droves
Read MoreSpring is My New Second Favorite Season
All of the seasons working simultaneously — creating the perfect storm of birth. For these reasons, spring is my new second favorite season.
Read MoreOhio Native Bees Love the Native Obedient Plant
Flowers on these plants will hold the tiniest native bees to the chubbiest of bumblebees inside them. When viewed from any angle you’ll find that the flowers are loaded with bee butts and dangling legs!
Read MoreFeed the Bees with Spring Blooming Native Plants
The bees will “do what they gotta do” to get their food as long as you have put a plant there for them!
Read MoreAshley’s Newly Planted Pollinator Garden
This spunky 21 year-old is living in her first house with her boyfriend and doing what all young girls do – beautifying the nest! Inspired by a desire for biodiversity in her yard; she wasn’t hindered by the potential road blockers that were ahead of her: starting from scratch on a typical grass lawn, a tight budget, and pets.
Read MoreSave the Ohio Native Bees and Bumblebee Species
To save my Ohio native bees and other native insects and birds, I removed almost all non-native shrubs and flowers. I doubled the amount of organic heirloom flowers, and native plants, as well as additional native shrubs and trees.
Read MoreUrban Pollinator Gardens & Community Native Plant Initiative
Change starts with a spark. I was the spark, the pollinator garden is the flame, and Mark is the wind….. three more neighbors have asked for me to put in pollinator beds. We are the change. Join the Bloominati!
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