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Welcome Pollinators! Supporting pollinators is easy in the foothills

by Kitty Stewart

UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County

Supporting pollinators is easy and beautiful here in the foothills. Fragrant blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in our gardens. The pollinators support the health of our flora, both the gardens that we plant, and the commercial crops grown in our area. 

About pollinators 

Bees are critical to pollination, especially for our vegetable and flower gardens. Pollinators also include beneficial insects, birds, and bats. We think of hummingbirds when we think of pollinators, but other birds also aid in pollination, and in the spreading of seeds. Plan your garden to create a space that invites pollinators to join you in your yard and help support the wellbeing of your own plants. 

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