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Hello, neighbor! Thanks for taking the time to learn more about what's happening here on the corner.
We are proud to share the progress made on these pollinator gardens and tell you a little bit more about what you may see in bloom. This is a multi-year, ongoing project designed to minimize yard flooding, wipe out our invasive species plants and insects, and feed local pollinators and wildlife, including us!
The "What Are Those?" page will tell you about specific plants and what insects benefit from them.
Winter/Spring 2022: Check out that blank canvas of a lawn!
A little history
A little history
The process of converting this yard into a habitat began in the summer of 2023, and was inspired by a patch of echinacea purpurea, or purple coneflowers, tucked way back in an untended corner of the property. Throughout much of the summer, these flowers were covered in monarch and swallowtail butterflies, great spangled fritillaries, and chunky bumblebees. Simply put, we wanted more. By converting portions of the lawn to flowerbeds, we have amplified the pollinator presence, decreased the number of Saturdays spent mowing (thank goodness!) and have been treated to daily visits from red-throated hummingbirds, too!
Along the way, we've learned a lot. Hand-digging turf grass is a great way to relieve the stress from our full-time professions, and spending summer days out in the sun can be fun and rewarding. Many of the plants you see are native to our region, meaning the pollinators benefit from nutritious food sources, and because of the plants' deeper roots, we benefit from less flooding during those crazy New England rainstorms. Plus, once established, they stand up well to drought!
Homegrown national park
Homegrown national park
We're on the map! The ideas shared on this site have helped us attract and retain even more pollinators, birds and other wildlife on our little parcel.
Interested in learning more? Click the link below for tips on getting started.
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