Tag: pollinators
How to harvest milkweed seeds: A tutorial
Tami Gingrich offers tips for harvesting and propagating milkweed seeds.
The not-so-blessed praying mantis
Tami Gingrich sheds light on the vicious feeding habits of different species of praying mantises, and the plight non-native species can be to pollinators.
Farmer answers calling to plant Lavender Meadows Farm
Vicki Wissler was inspired to open up Lavender Meadows Farm at the age of 60 after her kids moved out of the house; now her lavender plants are flourishing.
Pollinator gardens support delicate, beautiful ecosystems
Tami Gingrich shares tips for choosing different themes and creating beautiful gardens to support important pollinator populations in Ohio and beyond.
The luna moth: Mother Nature’s masterpiece
The luna moth's soft, dreamy appearance features a snow-white body, pale green wings and startling eyespots and unique tails that keep it safe.
Building a home for pollinators
Learn how to optimize the space in your backyard for pollinators.
Learn more about solitary bees
Come one, call all to learn tips and tricks for attracting native solitary bees on April 26, from 7-8 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center.
Save pollinators and your wallet with integrated pest management
Max Miller discusses how integrated pest management can help farmers protect pollinators, reduce pesticide use and and save money.
Fall prep for your garden and pollinators
As fall and winter weather are approaching, you can still contribute potential pollinator-saving methods to your garden or future garden.
Heat waves cause problems for bee populations
A research team led by Penn State was the first to study how extreme heat waves affect the host-pathogen relationship between two species of solitary bees.
