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- 1Gardener alarmed by near-absence of bees in wild meadowā# gardening crew, Iām a little concerned and need some bee advice. I leave my little meadow wild at the end of the year
A gardener who leaves a small meadow uncut at the end of the year to give pollinators a late-season food source says only a handful of bees have turned up this fall, and is asking fellow gardeners for advice on what might be behind the collapse in numbers. Responses are focused on whether weather, mowing schedules, pesticide drift or broader pollinator declines could explain the empty meadow.
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Calusa Park's butterfly garden is being showcased for its fluttering pollinators and blooming plants, drawing attention from local news coverage. The feature highlights the garden as a destination where visitors can observe butterflies among nectar-rich flowers, and it comes as community gardens and pollinator habitats remain a popular topic for gardeners and nature lovers.
- 3Native hoverflies busy pollinating in Canberra gardensāThere were so many native hoverflys milling about and doing their pollination thing before I tried to grab this snap. #
A gardener in Canberra shared a photo of numerous native hoverflies swarming around plants and pollinating before the picture was taken. The snapshot highlights how these beneficial insects support garden pollination, and prompts appreciation of native pollinators in home gardens. Replies in gardening circles reflect growing interest in attracting hoverflies and other insects to backyard spaces.
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Gardening publication Birds and Blooms has released a list of the top ten aster flower varieties recommended for fall gardens. Asters are among the most reliable late-season bloomers, providing colour when most other plants have faded and attracting pollinators. The roundup highlights popular picks for gardeners planning autumn planting.