pollinators

Garden enthusiasts are sharing photos of the Indian blanket flower (Gaillardia pulchella), a bright red-and-yellow bloom native to North America. The flower, popular in pollinator gardens for its hardiness and long flowering season, is being celebrated under gardening and flower-sharing communities as people post colourful blooms and swap cultivation tips.

The Wood Soil & Water Conservation District in Ohio will hold a free workshop on native pollinators and wildlife habitat. The event is aimed at helping local landowners and residents learn how to support bees, butterflies and other wildlife through native plantings and habitat practices. Registration details and dates are being shared through local news coverage in the Bowling Green area.

Gardeners are being reminded that late-season blooms matter as much as spring plantings for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Autumn-flowering plants provide crucial nectar and pollen when insects are preparing for winter or migration. The advice encourages choosing fall performers such as asters and goldenrod to keep gardens useful to pollinators through the colder months.

Beekeepers in Barren County, Kentucky, attended a lesson on bee-friendly gardening practices. The session focused on how gardeners can support bee populations through planting choices and garden care. Local news outlet Glasgow News 1 reported on the event, highlighting ongoing community interest in protecting pollinators and supporting local beekeeping.