07/31/2026
JULY BLOOMS
A pollinator garden is a habitat designed to support bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators by providing native plants, continuous blooms, and safe foraging spaces.
Why Pollinator Gardens Matter
Pollinators are essential for ecosystems and food production, contributing to one out of every three bites of food we eat. However, their populations are declining due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and environmental changes. Creating a pollinator-friendly garden helps sustain local pollinators, supports biodiversity, and strengthens the pollinator-plant relationship that has evolved over time (U.S. National Park Service).
Key Principles for Design
Plant Native Species: Native plants provide high-value nectar and pollen and are adapted to local climate, soil, and growing seasons. They are more likely to attract local pollinators and require less maintenance (USDA).
Continuous Blooming: Plan your garden so flowers bloom from spring through fall, ensuring a year-round food source for pollinators (USDA).
Cluster Planting: Group the same species together to make foraging more efficient for pollinators, reducing the distance they travel between flowers (USDA).
Diverse Habitats: Include a mix of flower shapes, heights, and colors to attract a variety of pollinators. Consider flat flowers for short-tongued insects and tubular flowers for long-tongued bees (The Old Farmer's Almanac).
Sun and Soil Considerations: Most pollinators prefer sunny areas. Assess your soil type—well-draining, sandy, or clay—and choose plants suited to those condition
Photos where taken at the Stutsman County Pollinator plot located at our tree shed! 1710 19th Ave SE Jamestown, ND - Across from Scherbenskes
!!!PLEASE DO NOT PICK WE ARE FEEDING THE BEES AND BUTTERFLIES!!!
