Scarlet Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) isn’t just a flower — it’s a pollinator power plant.

Hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies — all fueled by one vivid red signal fire in midsummer.

#PollinatorGarden #NativePlants #PlantNative
Monarda didyma https://www.cernunnosfoundation.com/nature-pictures/monarda-didyma/

If something is not eating your plants, your garden isn’t part of the ecosystem.

#GrowNative #Ecology #PlantNative #NativeGardening

It's awesome to see native gardening pick up. Stuff like Homegrown National Park, Shrink the Lawn, Less Lawn More Life etc.

If you have boring turf grass and want to be part of the solution, check out this free webinar hosted by Missouri Department of Conservation Monday Nov 3 at 5 PM (central)

https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/212741

#GrowNative #PlantNative #ShrinkTheLawn #PollinatorGarden #HomegrownNationalPark #Missouri #KC

Pro-tip if you’re looking to go more native for your home landscaping: GrowNative.org

- Info about specific plants
- Native plant garden designs
- Specific suggestions for different groups of wildlife
- Info about carbon capture, managing storm water runoff, building healthy soil, etc.

Soooo many resources there for doing right by pollinators and the overall environment. #gardening #PlantNative

Let me reiterate what I just saw on someone else's post...

"If something's not eating your plants, then your garden is not a part of the ecosystem."

#PlantNative #Gardening