The Home & The Maker: Episode 37 – The Importance of Wildflowers and Pollinators
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May 7, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 37
About this episode
Dr. Parry Kietzman discusses the importance of pollinators and native plants in gardening.
Why are pollinators, like bees and butterflies, so important to the garden, and how do we encourage their presence? And why are native plants and wildflowers so important, instead of just buying what might look pretty at the store? Dr. Parry Kietzman, Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Olivet Nazarene University, and also co-director of the Olivet Biological Sanctuary, joins Megan on the podcast to answer all these questions with helpful tips to benefit pollinators!
People in this episode
Host: Megan
Guest: Dr. Parry Kietzman
Topics covered
- pollinators
- wildflowers
- native plants
- gardening
- environment
- biodiversity
Keywords
- pollinators
- bees
- butterflies
- wildflowers
- native plants
- gardening tips
- biodiversity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Olivet Nazarene University, Olivet Biological Sanctuary
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