Ideas & Inspiration Bees & Butterflies
Bring bees and butterflies to your yard! Get insight on the best plants to attract these beautiful creatures and create an environment rich in both pollen and nectar.
Why Native Perennials Belong in Your Minnesota Garden
If you’re looking for a more sustainable, low-maintenance, and pollinator-friendly garden, native perennials are your new best friend. These hardy plants have evolved right here…
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Supporting Local Pollinators: Why Bees and Butterflies Matter
Just like we’re coming out of hibernation, so are our native pollinators—bees and butterflies! These small yet mighty creatures play a crucial role in maintaining…
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Pollinator Week: Creating an Eco-Friendly Garden
At Sunnyside Gardens, we’ve always loved planting flowers that attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds—but now, we’re turning our focus to one of the most important…
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Bee & Butterfly Boulevard Garden Beds
We’re creating Bee-friendly and Butterfly-attracting boulevard gardening options! A Garden with a Greater Purpose An effective way to garden with a greater goal is to…
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Urban Gardeners Can Help Native Minnesota Bees Thrive
Let’s talk about how we can support native Minnesota bee habitats! As a quick review, native bee populations are in urgent need of our help.…
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Plants to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden
Want to enhance your garden while supporting local ecosystems? Planting a butterfly-friendly garden not only boosts your landscape’s aesthetic appeal but also creates a thriving…
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