You can support pollinators by planting and growing specific plants. Techniques to support pollinators include choosing appropriate plants for pollinators throughout their life stages and proper management with responsible pesticide use.
Native plants can help support pollinators and other wildlife. Learn about growing native plants through this chapter of the Extension Gardener Handbook.
This link includes a video showing how to take a soil sample in your garden.
North Carolina is home to a wide variety of native bees. Learn more about these bees and their identification in this Extension publication.
This publication covers common butterflies found in North Carolina and plants that you can grow to support them.
This publication describes selecting plants for pollinators in the Southeastern region of the U.S. Learn more about the importance of supporting pollinators, what pollinators you might see in your garden, as well as suggested pollinator plants.
See information about this pollinator garden managed by N.C. Cooperative Extension, Chatham County Center.
This website includes a long list of resources for more information on pollinator conservation.
Click to view this class presented by Extension Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos on April 5, 2022.
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