Why pollinators depend on native weeds

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of native weeds for pollinators and their role in gardens and fields.

Have you been fighting the weeds yet this spring? Whether it is in gardens, yards, or fields, the weeds seem to be a perpetual problem. But we often give little thought to the native weedy species.

Topics covered

• pollinators
• native weeds
• gardening
• environment
• biodiversity

Keywords

• pollinators
• native weeds
• gardening
• biodiversity
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prairie Public

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