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Curved Pebble Bee

Andrew Mitchell

Curved Pebble Bee

The curved pebble bee is our pollinator of the month for August 2026. When I first learned about this curious bee, I was amazed by how it builds its nests. I observed pebble bees on my cup plant ( Sil...

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Aug 20, 2026

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Andrew Mitchell

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

When choosing the pollinator of the month, I really have not gotten into the whys yet. I just started this last month after reading a similar article in another blog. To choose this month's pollinator...

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Jul 16, 2026

Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot)

Andrew Mitchell

Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot)

Our 2026 July Plant of the Month is bee balm , also known as wild bergamot and Oswego tea. This native perennial is a favorite for bumblebees and other pollinators throughout the country. Nearly every...

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Jul 2, 2026

9 Perennial Must-Haves for Pollinators

Andrew Mitchell

9 Perennial Must-Haves for Pollinators

If you are looking to add flowers to your garden for pollinators, I have 9 must-haves for you. These perennials attract more than just honeybees, they provide for many different kinds of pollinators. ...

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Mar 12, 2026

Monarch Waystations

Andrew Mitchell

Monarch Waystations

Although it has been more than a decade since I first wrote about Monarch Waystations, they are just as important as before. Even as gardening trends more and more towards natives, pollinator protecti...

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Feb 26, 2026

Unseen Pollinators

Andrew Mitchell

Unseen Pollinators

Let's face it, if it is not big, bold, or beautiful, then it is an unseen pollinator. What I mean is that there is a class of pollinators which mostly go unnoticed by gardeners. These are unseen polli...

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Feb 19, 2026

The Honeybee

Andrew Mitchell

The Honeybee

The honeybee is one of the most well-known and iconic insects on earth. Especially here in the United States and among gardeners of all types. The honeybee is recognized for its importance as a pollin...

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Jan 29, 2026