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4. Pollinator Garden Design

Cater to Pollinators•Organic Gardening

Chris Amendt

Chris Amendt Founder • Monarch Botanika, Native Monarchs

Prioritize pollinators in your garden design! Flowers are often classified as “ornamentals,” but native flowers and milkweeds are invaluable components when it comes to feeding and breeding sites for bees, butterflies, flies, and more. Learn how to find productive pollinator plants to add to your garden plan.

Pollinator Plant Resources

Xerces Society’s List of Bee-Safe Nursuries

Monarch Watch’s Milkweed Market

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