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Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

Andrew Mitchell

Goldenrod Soldier Beetle

Autumn is about here, and so are many yellow beetles on the flowers! I often get asked "What are those orange beetles all over my flowers?" Of course, most gardeners want to see butterflies and bees p...

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Sep 10, 2026

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

The Silver Spotted Skipper Butterfly

Andrew Mitchell

The Silver Spotted Skipper Butterfly

The silver spotted skipper butterfly is our June Pollinator of the Month. It is one of the most recognized butterflies in North America. While it can be found throughout the continent, it is most comm...

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Jun 18, 2026