September 3, 2019 Spring Bulbs for Pollinators, George Thorndike, Sara Allen Plummer Lemmon, George Vanderbilt, Biltmore, John Updike, September, Gardening with Conifers by Adrian Bloom, a Space to Cure Garlic, and Ringo Starr
Have you ordered your spring bulbs yet?
Here's a new perspective on planting spring bulbs - they're important resources for pollinators.
Most gardeners think about spring flowering bulbs in terms of color - which is something we desperately need after a long winter. But spring flowering bulbs are valuable for another reason: they're an early source of nectar for pollinators.
Think about planting these spring bulbs this October to help out bumblebees, native bees, and other pollinators in the early days of spring:
Crocus, tulips, and daffodils are obvious choices. Other excellent spring bulb…
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