National Pollinator Month
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birdfeedingJune is National Pollinator Month. The most famous pollinators are butterflies and bees. However, other animals such as bats and rodents also serve. Among birds, the best known are hummingbirds (North and South America), but sunbirds (Africa) and honeyeaters (Australia) are important too. Also bear in mind that caterpillars are nature's hot dogs, so attracting butterflies and moths will also feed birds. It takes about 10,000 caterpillars to fledge a clutch of chickadees! Here are some ways to celebrate National Pollinator Month ...
3 Ways to Celebrate National Pollinator Month
10 WAYS TO ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN (North and South America)
20 Ways to keep hummingbirds coming back (flower list) -- Wild About Birds
Attracting Birds With Native Plants -- Australian Gardening
Bee Lawn Mix -- OPN Seed
Attracts bees and other pollinators with low-growing flowers and grasses.
Gardening for Moths -- Xerces Society
BIRD OF THE WEEK: How to attract honeyeaters to your yard (Australia)
How To Create A Caterpillar Garden
aka a hot dog stand for hungry birds!
How To Help Pollinators During Pollinator Month & Pollinator Week
Hummingbird Feeders -- Songbird Essentials
Hummingbird Garden Requirements and Plant List
Hummingbird Nectar Wildflower Seed Mix -- American Meadows
Invite Sunbirds to Your Garden for Pollination & Beauty (Africa)
Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix -- American Meadows
Also attracts bees and birds.
Moth Garden -- Butterfly Garden Seeds
Perennials to Attract Hummingbirds -- American Meadows
Planting For Pollinators: Attracting Hummingbirds, Bees & Butterflies -- American Meadows
Pollinator-Friendly Native Plant Lists -- Xerces Society
By state or region in the United States.
Seven Ways to Celebrate Pollinators!
Shop Bee-Friendly Native Plants
Available as sets by theme, or sort by your zip code.
Shop Native Plants for Keystone Species
Available as sets per pollinator type like the Hummingbird Heroes, or sort by your zip code.
Xerces Society Habitat Kit Program
3 Ways to Celebrate National Pollinator Month
10 WAYS TO ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN (North and South America)
20 Ways to keep hummingbirds coming back (flower list) -- Wild About Birds
Attracting Birds With Native Plants -- Australian Gardening
Bee Lawn Mix -- OPN Seed
Attracts bees and other pollinators with low-growing flowers and grasses.
Gardening for Moths -- Xerces Society
BIRD OF THE WEEK: How to attract honeyeaters to your yard (Australia)
How To Create A Caterpillar Garden
aka a hot dog stand for hungry birds!
How To Help Pollinators During Pollinator Month & Pollinator Week
Hummingbird Feeders -- Songbird Essentials
Hummingbird Garden Requirements and Plant List
Hummingbird Nectar Wildflower Seed Mix -- American Meadows
Invite Sunbirds to Your Garden for Pollination & Beauty (Africa)
Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix -- American Meadows
Also attracts bees and birds.
Moth Garden -- Butterfly Garden Seeds
Perennials to Attract Hummingbirds -- American Meadows
Planting For Pollinators: Attracting Hummingbirds, Bees & Butterflies -- American Meadows
Pollinator-Friendly Native Plant Lists -- Xerces Society
By state or region in the United States.
Seven Ways to Celebrate Pollinators!
Shop Bee-Friendly Native Plants
Available as sets by theme, or sort by your zip code.
Shop Native Plants for Keystone Species
Available as sets per pollinator type like the Hummingbird Heroes, or sort by your zip code.
Xerces Society Habitat Kit Program
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Date: 2025-06-01 08:04 pm (UTC)Well ...
Date: 2025-06-01 08:31 pm (UTC)If you want to maximize caterpillars, and thus butterflies, moths, and birds, then plant these:
Keystone Plants
Bang for your caterpillar buck: which plants host the most?
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