Planning a Pollinator Garden

Butterflies have been called ‘flowers in flight’, and what could be better than a garden full of colorful flowers, beautiful butterflies and busy bees? Fortunately, it’s not difficult to plan a garden that pollinators will love–we just have to keep three key principles in mind: the needs of pollinators, plants, and the gardener. Learn tips on planting a vibrant pollinator garden from Master Gardener Lisa Schneider.

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