Tag Archives: Pollinators

Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South

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Pollinator Talk at Leaf Landscape Supply South Join us for a short pollinator talk during the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Leaf Landscape Supply Sorth. Travis County Master Gardener Robert Northrup will be conducting a short presentation on gardening for pollinators at  9:30 am on April 13th . He is joined by several other Master Gardeners who can answer questions on  the best plants for the Austin area, lawn care, fertilizers, pest management, landscaping challenges, vegetable gardens, and native plants. Look for their table at the Leaf Landscape… Read More →

The Least I Can Say About Texas’ Native Bees

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June 19th-25th, 2023 is National Pollinator Week. Travis County Master Gardener Vicki Blachman gives us a deep dive into native bees with this guest post. A Short Intro to Native Bees   by Vicki Blachman There are over 20,000 bee species in the world.  Of those, close to 4,500 are considered native to the U.S., and up to 1000, native to Texas.  They have seven family classifications, of which six are right here in Texas1.  Our native bees range in size from nearly an inch long down to smaller… Read More →

Photography Exhibition Celebrates Pollinator Week

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National Pollinators week is June 19th – 25th. The City of Austin invites you to celebrate by attending a photography showcase by Theresa DiMenno. Her exhibition is entitled “Delicate Balance: Metamorphosis of the Monarch Butterfly.”