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In my travels across the Internet, I hear the topic of pollination coming up more and more. While I think most of us are aware of the decline in bee populations, I want to get to the heart of the issue today.
In this podcast episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Kim Eierman, author and ecological gardener, to discuss what’s really going on with the decrease in pollinators, how can we introduce plants into our gardens and landscapes that SOLVE problems, and how you can plant your own pollinator victory garden.
Podcast Episode Highlights
- Background on Kim and why she’s so passionate about pollinator gardens
- Defining an ecological garden
- The hazards with pesticides
- Releasing the idea that gardens and lawns need to be perfect
- Benefits of using native plants
- The pollinator pathway
- History behind wanting lawns and the wrong plants
- Tips for moving from a lawn to native plants
- The xerces society
- Why bees are struggling
- Don’t feel exhausted, instead feel motivated
- Different types of pollinators to help support
- A closer look at pest control options
- Final thoughts and tips about helping the pollinators
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Podcast Episode Resources and Links Mentioned
Learn more about the xerces society here: https://www.xerces.org
Learn more about Kim and her book here: https://www.ecobeneficial.com/
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More Gardening Tips & Resources:
- Confused by Compost? This Episode is For You! (podcast episode)
- Weeds, Pests, & Herbicides: Overcoming Your Worst Organic Gardening Woes (podcast episode)
- How to Feed Your Soil a Whole Food Diet (podcast episode)
- Reasons to Plant a Victory Garden (blog article)
