Hillsborough Sun

Tuesday, April 11th - 6:30 PM - Temple Town Hall

Description of the Program: Growing a Pollinator Garden

Insects such as bees and butterflies are helpful, and in some cases, essential, in pollinating many of our food crops such as apples, berries, and vegetables. In recent years, there has been a significant decline in the populations of these wild pollinators. Planting patches of flowers, wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and flowering trees with an emphasis on the use of native plants can encourage and support natural pollinators as well as enhance backyard landscapes. Recommendations will be presented on creating a pollinator habitat in your yard.

Information About the Presenter: Ruth Droescher

Ruth Droescher is an Advanced Master Gardener with the University of New Hampshire Extension. She has also completed the Extension’s Natural Resources Stewards program and is also a presenter for their “Speaking for Wildlife” program. She has gardened in New England since childhood, and in New Hampshire for over 24 years. Her yard is registered with the National Wildlife Federation as Certified Wildlife Habitat, and also certified as a Monarch Waystation by Monarch Watch. She works at her local garden center in Henniker, and as Landscape Designer and an Herbalist Education Advisor.

See attached poster.

pollinator_presentation.pdf

Original source can be found here.