A pollinator garden is a type of garden that is designed to attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies and other insects. Pollinator gardens are made up of nectar and pollen-rich plants ...

If you spend a morning outside, sitting with a cup of coffee in the midst of a gorgeous garden, you’ll realize the importance of plants for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, moths and flower flies flit ...

Without the diversity of plant life that pollinators help support, our air, soil and water quality can all suffer.

Catmint is a well-known pollinator magnet among gardeners looking to attract wildlife. Boost its potential by planting it ...

Celebrate National Pollinator Month this June by creating and maintaining a garden that attracts and supports these important members of our ecosystem. Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the ...

Pollinator gardens can enhance your property and well-being. Who doesn’t delight in the image of butterflies alighting on flowers outside your window? There has been an explosion of interest in ...

As you start planning your garden beds this year, make sure you include a good assortment of native plants that support our native pollinators in your plans. Native plants have evolved with our native ...

HOPKINTON — An Eagle Scout project that brought a pollinator garden to the MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center on East Street has blossomed into a townwide project. After dozens of volunteers put in ...

Susan Brantley is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology and a 2025 winner of the Teaching Excellence Award. A peaceful spot to unwind on a beautiful day. A haven where butterflies flit among ...