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Tuesday Tidbits #321 Earth Day and Pollinators

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Pollinators

If you are a Gardener, you already know you positively impact our planet. By taking care of your garden, you have created a home for the pollinators, no matter how big or small.

“Anyone who thinks they can’t make a difference has never met a bee.” ~anonymous

Did you know 75-90% of the World’s Flowering Plants depend on these happy creatures? That is over 180,000 different plants! We would have difficulty eating if we didn’t have our busy creatures pollinating our vegetable gardens and farms.

Humming Bird Moth

Another Humminbird Moth

Yes, ladybugs are pollinators.

Container Planting Attracts Pollinators

You don’t need a big garden to help our Earth. If you have a little bit of space in your backyard, consider planting some lovely pollinator-attracting flowers in containers. They’ll bring a splash of color and help the bees and butterflies.

This year I planted Spanish Lavender in the large pots. The lavender attracts bees and butterflies!

The spring is the perfect time for Pansies.

Impatiens attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else is going to save it.” ~Robert Swan

Plant Seeds

Now is a great time to gather your seeds and plan a small flower garden in a larger container. When the threat of frost is gone, plant away! 🌸

A few years ago, here at our Arizona home, I planted Zinnias in a large container in October. By February I had zinnias blooming and they lasted into May.

I had a special “Godwink” Zinnia bloom from this container. Doesn’t it look like a heart?
We enjoyed numerous small bouquets from my Big Container of Zinnias.

One Step at a Time

We can all help our planet Earth by recycling, conserving water, planting flowers for pollinators, using long-lasting light bulbs, and reducing consumption, to name just a few.

“Don’t waste the Earth; it is our Jewel!” ~Buzz Aldrin

Join me as we save the Pollinators and help Planet Earth!

Thank You

Enjoy your Earth Day. I hope you can help the Earth one step at a time. I do hope you can also help the pollinators.

As I always try to convey… we sure do appreciate all of you. Thank you for joining us for another Tuesday Tidbits.

Joining Terri for Earth Day at Sunday Stills

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