Pollinators create a garden of life.
Pollinator Journal: Weekly Sightings & Bloom Cycles
Welcome to The Pollinator Journal, a content series dedicated to helping you identify pollinators based on their seasonal bloom cycles. We offer firsthand observations from the field, providing a glimpse into the daily encounters with bees and pollinators throughout the year.
Starting with the spring season, our field notes reveal the first sightings of early-emerging bees, butterflies, and the plants they depend on. As summer unfolds, articles explore the lifecycles of pollinators. We also cover prominent events, such as the bio-blitz, butterfly counts, monarch tagging, and more.
In the fall, articles focus on the importance of garden maintenance and preparations for winter survival. Finally, we explore the hidden world of winter pollinators, uncovering the life beneath the leaves and snow. We provide steps you can take to create a welcoming and safe environment for next year’s spring arrivals.
Useful Links
Spring Pollinators: First Buzz of the Season
Summer Pollinators: Lively Cycles
Planting for Three Seasons – The National Wildlife Federation, By Mary Phillips – Seasonal Garden tips and tools throughout the US. (Audio Available)
