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Tag: POLLINATORS

  • Vanderhoof Seedy Saturday 2025

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    Report by Shari Featherstone (MGiT) Completion of the PG Master Gardener Basic Training program earlier this year resulted in a new flock of Master Gardeners in Training (MGiT), one of whom is from Vanderhoof. With a view to supporting Vanderhoof and area gardeners and helping to build enthusiasm and capacity within the community for excellent…

  • Could We See Some ID?

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    There are bee-like flies and fly-like bees. We are taught how to spot the difference. In this case the fly is at the forefront, the bumblebee behind. Bee, Fly or Wasp? excerpt from the TSMG page: Common Bees of the Southern Interior of BCFlies◆ 2 wings◆ Short, thick antennae◆ Ski-goggle eyes◆ Thick waist/chunky body ◆…

  • Gardening with Native Plants to Promote Native Pollinators 

    Gardening with Native Plants to Promote Native Pollinators 

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    An Interview with Josh Thompson of Plan Bee Native Plants Jen: I am here at Plan Bee Native Plants Nursery in Langley with owner Josh Thompson. Josh, can you tell me what inspired you to start a native plant nursery? Josh: What really started me off was a few years ago, I started learning about…

  • GARDENING FOR POLLINATORS

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    An informative brochure detailing what to grow to attract pollinators to your garden. Learn which plants attract honey bees, native bumblebees, native solitary bees and other beneficial insects. Brochure: Gardening for Pollinators More information on pollinators and beneficial insects: https://pollinationcanada.ca/ Xeriscape Pollinator Plants for BC Southern Interior: https://www.mgabc.org/sites/default/files/XERISCAPE-POLLINATOR-PLANTS-FOR-BC-SOUTHERN-INTERIOR-2.pdf Selecting Plants for Pollinators for the Lower Mainland:…