Harlequin’s Gardens Class: How to Build a Habitat for Pollinators with Andrea Montoya

Harlequin's Gardens 4795 N. 26th St, Boulder, CO, United States

Colorado is home to thousands of pollinating insects and they need habitat in which they can live and thrive. With the loss of so much native habitat that has given way to roads., developments and more, it is up to us to create safe and nurturing environments for them to live in. Growing native flowering plants is a huge step in the right direction but we can do more—and it isn’t very hard. Come learn about these wondrous creatures and how you can transform your space into a haven for all the little, beautiful, creatures.

Harlequin’s Gardens Class: Pollinators & the Plants They Love with Andrea Montoya

Harlequin's Gardens 4795 N. 26th St, Boulder, CO, United States

Colorado is home to at least 1000 Native Bees, scores of beetles, butterflies, dragon flies and more. But their numbers are declining, in large part because they have little or no access to the plants they love and need to survive. Learn what those plants are with insight into how and when to plant them so that the pollinating insects of Colorado have a chance to once again thrive. We will cover specific pollinating insects and flowering plants for both.