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This Thanksgiving, Let’s Thank the Pollinators!

In honor of the hardworking pollinators that help our most nutritious foods grow and fruit, this Thanksgiving, why not make a vase of flowers the table centerpiece rather than a turkey? To us, flowers represent beauty, celebration, or sympathy in times of grief, but to pollinators, they represent a feast of pollen and ne

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Leaving the Leaves—Is It Really Beneficial?

We’ve heard the term “Leave the Leaves” for a few years now – but what does that mean and why? It turns out, the research shows an astonishing number of insects are nurtured in just one square meter of leaves.

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Why to Slow Mow This Spring

Discover how “Slow Mow Spring” and “No Mow May” provide vital food for early-season pollinators in this article from national Bee City USA. In spring when floral resources are scarce, you can make a difference by sharing your lawns with many small creatures.

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Mindfully Mowing in May

Discover how simple lawn care changes like raising your mower blade, leaving wild patches, and planting natives can turn your yard into a pollinator haven. Help reverse pollinator decline with these easy steps!

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