What This Site Covers
The content here addresses three connected topics: building a bloom calendar using native plants to provide continuous forage from early spring through autumn, selecting host plants that support larval development for specialist bees and migratory butterflies, and designing or converting yard areas to reduce or eliminate pesticide inputs.
All content draws on publicly available scientific literature, federal and provincial government publications, and information from recognized organizations in pollinator conservation such as the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the Pollinator Partnership Canada.
Scope and Limitations
Canada spans multiple hardiness zones and distinct ecoregions. The plants described on this site are most relevant to zones 3 through 6, which covers a large portion of the country including the southern Prairie provinces, southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and parts of British Columbia. Plant suitability in Atlantic Canada and the territories may differ.
This is not a commercial resource. There are no products, nurseries, or services advertised here. External links go to government agencies, peer-reviewed publications, or established conservation organizations.
Sources and References
Specific references are cited within each article. The following organizations and publications informed the content across the site:
- Environment and Climate Change Canada — Pollinators
- Pollinator Partnership Canada
- Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
- Canadian Native Plant Society
- Mader, E., et al. (2011). Attracting Native Pollinators. Storey Publishing / Xerces Society.
Image Credits
All images on this site are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons or public domain licenses. Individual image credits are noted in figure captions on each page.
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