🐝 Why Pollinators Matter: Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden in Connecticut
When you see a bee visiting a flower or a butterfly floating through the garden, you're witnessing one of nature's most important jobs in action. Pollinators help plants reproduce, which means healthier gardens, better harvests, and thriving ecosystems.
In Connecticut, native bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other pollinators play a vital role in supporting local landscapes. Unfortunately, habitat loss and environmental changes have made it more important than ever to create pollinator-friendly spaces.
Easy Ways to Support Pollinators
Plant Pollinator Favorites
Choose plants that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Some excellent options include:
Coneflower (Echinacea)
Bee Balm (Monarda)
Black-Eyed Susan
Milkweed
Salvia
Lavender
Native Asters
Planting a variety of flowers ensures pollinators have food from spring through fall.
Avoid Unnecessary Chemicals
Whenever possible, limit the use of pesticides and herbicides that can harm beneficial insects.
Provide Water
A shallow dish with stones and fresh water gives bees and butterflies a safe place to drink.
Leave Some Natural Areas
Pollinators need shelter too. Leaving portions of your yard a little wild can provide valuable nesting and overwintering habitat.
Every Garden Can Help
Whether you have a large backyard or a few containers on a patio, every pollinator-friendly planting makes a difference. By choosing the right plants and creating welcoming habitats, you can help support local pollinator populations while enjoying a more vibrant garden.
Join Us for Pollinator Celebration!
Join us at Designs by Lee on June 27 from 11 AM–3 PM for our Pollinator Celebration.
Enjoy:
Adopt-a-Bee
Native Plant Giveaway
Local Vendors
Kids Activities
Sensory Play with Mess Hall Mama
Pollinator-Friendly Plants
Family Fun
Adopt-a-Bee registration is required and spaces are limited.
We hope to see you there as we celebrate the pollinators that help our gardens grow! 🐝🌼
