Hagley's Pollinator Garden

Hagley's Pollinator Garden. . , Pollinators are small animals that move pollen from one plant to another. When they fly to flowers in search of food, pollen sticks to their bodies. When they move to the next flower, the pollen travels with them, helping plants to grow. Pollinators include bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other animals. Foods like almonds, oranges, watermelon, tomatoes, and coffee need pollination to grow., But around the world, pollinators are in trouble. Things like climate change, pesticides, and loss of habitat make life difficult for pollinators. We can help., This garden was planted in 2022 as a habitat for all kinds of pollinators. There are more than 4,000 individual plants. They represent 20 varieties of flowers, grasses, herbs, and other plants native to the mid-Atlantic region. The various shapes, sizes, and colors of the plants and flowers attract, shelter, and feed different kinds of pollinators. This garden is a safe space where pollinators can grow and thrive while making our community healthier., [Photo captions, clockwise from top right, read] , · Monarch butterfly , · Bumblebee , · Hummingbird , · Wild bergamot , · Scarlet beebalm , · Obedient plant, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , How You Can Help. , You can help, too. Plant a pollinator garden where you live. Turn open lawn into a space with flowers, grasses, and other plants. Use plants native to your area. Plants that grow in spring, summer, and fall give your pollinators year-round protection. Include flowering plants with lots of nectar-the sugary liquid pollinators eat., Information about good plants for pollinators in your region can be easily found online. You could also contact a botanical garden or arboretum near you. Scan the QR code to see the plant list for Hagley's Pollinator Garden., Hagley also manages all its gardens organically, without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Bee boxes, like the ones in the back of this garden, encourage healthy hives. The E. I. du Pont Garden and orchard, just a few steps away, provide food sources for pollinators. Many of Hagley's lawns have been turned into meadows to provide natural habitat., Pollinator gardens are fragile. An important rule is "Look, but don't touch.” Please enjoy Hagley's Pollinator Garden from the outside so our pollinators can do their important work in safety.