Mastodawn

Boost bean pollination naturally! Plant climbing sweet peas beside your beans. They’ll twine up the same stakes or wire, and the sweet peas’ scent draws in pollinators—who’ll also visit your bean flowers. A beautiful, bee-friendly combo! #gardenhack #pollinatorfriendly #growyourown

DoomsdaysCW Mar 28

Some really good ideas here... Replacing #TallGrasses with #Sedges, getting rid of #Periwinkle (though maybe not all of it, since it is an early flowering plant), replacing #Pachysandra with #SweetWoodruff, etc., etc.

17 #TickAttracting Plants You Should Avoid In Your Yard (And What To Grow Instead)

By Hattie Grigsby
July 15, 2025

"A stunning yard shouldn’t double as a tick playground—but surprisingly, some popular landscape plants invite them in. Dense groundcovers like pachysandra or #ivy create cool, shaded spots where ticks love to hide, making your outdoor space riskier than it looks.

"Swapping those out for smarter choices can make a big difference. Consider tick-resistant alternatives like #lavender, #rosemary, or ornamental grasses—plants that still offer beauty without creating cozy tick hangouts. Plus, many of these double as #PollinatorFriendly and #DroughtTolerant options."

https://positivebloom.com/tick-attracting-plants-you-should-avoid-in-your-yard-and-what-to-grow-instead/

#SolarPunkSunday #TickRepellents #SpendTimeInNature #BeSafeOutdoors #TickSafety #Gardening

17 Tick-Attracting Plants You Should Avoid In Your Yard (And What To Grow Instead)

Boost curb appeal fast with 18 July bloomers—no redesign needed. These vibrant flowers add instant charm, color, and seasonal beauty.

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DoomsdaysCW Mar 27

#RockportME - #PollinatorFriendly Vs. #Ornamental Flowers

April 8 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
#RockportPublicLibrary

"#Birds, #bats, #bees, #butterflies, #beetles, and other small mammals are integral pollinators whose natural activities sustain our ecosystems. However, many people fill their gardens with over-hybridized plant varieties that have been bred for their ornamental value. #DoubleBlooms, exotic species, and other engineered qualities — while pretty — create plants that are difficult for all pollinators and can be detrimental to local habitats when cultivated in large numbers (like pollenless sunflowers).

"Maine Master Gardener Volunteer #JohnFromer will discuss varieties of flowering plants that are both beautiful and valuable to our local pollinators, give examples of non-pollinator friendly flowers, and provide tips for growing these in the #Midcoast region.

"This talk is part of the Rockport Library’s Spring Horticulture Series in partnership with Merryspring Nature Center."

FMI:
https://www.rockportlibrary.net/event/pollinator-friendly-vs-ornamental-flowers/

#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #MidcoastMaine #GardeningForPollinators #HorticultureLecture #MaineEvents

Dorgaldirs Garden Mar 1

The rosemary is in bloom and the bumblebees know it! 🐝 A buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) working its way through the delicate pale-blue flowers of rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus). This beloved herb isn't just for the kitchen — it's a fantastic early-season nectar source that pollinators absolutely love.

De rozemarijn staat in bloei en de hommels weten het! 🐝 Een aardhommel (Bombus terrestris) gaat vol aan de slag met de lichtblauwe bloempjes van rozemarijn (Salvia rosmarinus). Dit geliefde keukenkruid is niet alleen voor in de pot — het is ook een fantastische nectarbron vroeg in het seizoen waar bestuivers dol op zijn.

#hommel
#bumblebee
#aardhommel
#BombusTerrestris
#rozemarijn
#rosemary
#SalviaRosmarinus
#kruidtuin
#herbgarden
#bijen
#bees
#insectenvriendelijk
#pollinatorfriendly
#lente
#spring
#natuur
#nature
#DorgaldirsGarden
#Dorgaldirs_Garden

Dorgaldirs Garden Feb 28

Early spring already has its first visitors! 🐝 A buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) foraging on purple dead-nettle (Lamium purpureum) — one of the very first nectar sources of the season. This "weed" is incredibly valuable for early pollinators emerging from hibernation when little else is in bloom.

De vroege lente heeft haar eerste bezoekers al! 🐝 Een aardhommel (Bombus terrestris) op paarsgele dovenetel (Lamium purpureum) — een van de allereerste nectarbronnen van het seizoen. Dit "onkruid" is ontzettend waardevol voor vroege bestuivers die uit hun winterslaap komen, terwijl er nog nauwelijks iets anders bloeit.

#hommel
#bumblebee
#aardhommel
#BombusTerrestris
#dovenetel
#deadnettle
#LamiumPurpureum
#bijen
#bees
#insectenvriendelijk
#pollinatorfriendly
#lente
#spring
#natuur
#nature
#tuin
#garden
#DorgaldirsGarden
#Dorgaldirs_Garden

Dorgaldirs Garden Feb 25

Spring is just around the corner 🌿
The pussy willows (Salix sp.) in my garden are bursting open, their soft, silky catkins catching the February sunlight. One of the earliest signs that nature is waking up again — and an important early source of pollen for the first bees and other insects coming out of winter.

De lente is bijna voelbaar 🌿
De wilgenkatjes (Salix sp.) beginnen te ontluiken, hun zachte, zijdeachtige katjes glinsteren in het februarizonnetje. Een van de vroegste tekenen dat de natuur weer ontwaakt — en een waardevolle vroege voedselbron voor de eerste bijen en insecten na de winter.
#wilg
#willow
#katjes
#pussywillow
#vroeglelente
#earlyspring
#lente
#spring
#natuur
#nature
#tuin
#garden
#bijen
#bees
#pollinatorfriendly
#insectenvriendelijk
#DorgaldirsGarden
#Dorgaldirs_Garden

Artists Garden Feb 24

Since the beginning of the year, we had only six days without rain.
This afternoon, beautiful sunshine and mild. Suddenly, spring has decided to arrive.
It won't be long now before the big spring tidy in the garden.
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#crocus #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #spring #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

Artists Garden Feb 9

A taste of spring in late winter. Everywhere in the garden the Crocus buds are up, ready to burst into flower. Early pollinators love them.

#crocus #spring #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability

pavingtalk Feb 2

Add a touch of elegance to your UK garden with Bitter Vetch! This lovely wildflower not only brings beautiful purple and pink blooms but also attracts essential pollinators. Perfect for well-drained sandy or loamy soils, it thrives in slightly acidic to neutral environments. Let this perennial charm enhance your garden's wildlife-friendly vibes!

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/bitter-vetch/

#BitterVetch #WildflowerGarden #PollinatorFriendly #UKGardens #LathyrusLinifolius #GardenElegance #W

Artists Garden Jan 25

Snowdrops have been flowering for several days. Bulbs, especially daffodils and tulips, are coming up and my garlic is showing signs of growing. Things are looking up!
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#snowdrops #ArtistsGarden #ImperfectGarden #garden #gardener #gardening #GardenPhotography #Artist #wolfkettler #Photography #GardenWiltshire #WiltshireGarden #Wiltshire #sustainable #winter #bloomscrolling #biodiversity #natural #NaturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly #PlanetFriendly #PollinatorFriendly #ecology #climate #ClimateChange #conservation #sustainability