Get Your Pollinator Gardening Questions Answered!

(Updated: June 20, 2022, 8:02 a.m.)

With more than ¾ of our world’s flowering plants, including fruits and vegetables depending on animal pollinators, it is vital for us to support them! Supporting pollinators can be done in various ways. Whether it is planting native plants that will feed them, providing shelter like bee hotels or bat houses (yes, bats are pollinators too!), or avoiding insecticide use (if able) in your home gardens, we all can play a role in supporting the little critters that make our world go ‘round!

Choosing plants and designing a pollinator garden can be overwhelming, especially if it is your first time. If you are interested in learning more about pollinator gardening and what types of plants to plant, come join us for our monthly First Saturday event happening on Saturday, July 2nd at 9 a.m. out at Unity Park and Community Gardens!

pollinator gardening out at Unity Park and Community Gardens
Learn more about pollinator gardening out at Unity Park and Community Gardens!

First Saturday events are put on by our Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers of Caldwell County and N.C. Cooperative Extension staff. First Saturday events happen once a month from April-October and provide educational sessions on gardening topics related to our area!

First Saturdays are the perfect opportunity to meet your neighbors, learn about gardening, and fellowship with your community! Unity Park and Community Gardens (UPCG) is located at 1419 College Ave., SW, Lenoir, NC.

We hope to see you out there!  You can find out more information about the community garden on their Facebook page.