Pollinator Paradise: Creating a Bee-Friendly Garden

Hello, Pollinators!

Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds aren’t just beautiful visitors—they’re essential workers in our local ecosystems. And the good news? Supporting them is as simple as rethinking your plant choices.

A pollinator garden is more than a trend—it's a thriving, beautiful habitat that helps ensure food security, biodiversity, and seasonal joy in your own yard.

What to Plant

Choose BC native species that bloom throughout the seasons. These plants co-evolved with local pollinators, making them ideal food and shelter sources.

🌸 Pacific bleeding heart (Dicentra formosa) – Delicate spring blooms loved by bees

🌼 Echinacea (coneflower) – Summer stunner, plus seeds for birds

☀️ Yarrow – Flat flower heads are perfect landing pads for bees

🌿 Salmonberry – Early blooms + edible fruit

🌱 Woolly sunflower & kinnikinnick – Drought-tolerant and pollinator-approved

Native wildflowers not only feed pollinators but also support caterpillars, butterflies, and even hummingbird nests. Think of your garden as a living invitation to wildlife.

Nurturing Your Oasis

Create a multi-season buffet with thoughtful additions:

• Plant early bloomers for spring bees and migrating hummingbirds

• Provide shallow water sources (think: pebbled birdbaths)

• Leave some leaf litter for overwintering insects

• Avoid synthetic pesticides, these are harmful even in small doses

  
  

The Takeaway

You don’t need acres to support pollinators. Even a sunny corner with native blooms and no pesticides can make a difference.

Your yard has the power to be more than beautiful—it can be part of the solution.

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