by pleasantview | Aug 29, 2019 | Pollinators
Everyone is talking about pollinators these days. But what’s the big deal? What are pollinators? Why should we care about pollinators? This year at Pleasant View Gardens, we have been hosting our own colony of honeybees, and enjoyed playing an active role in the...
by pleasantview | Aug 1, 2018 | Garden Tips, Pollinators
We all know that native plants serve many great purposes. They filter groundwater and remove contaminants, they provide habitat and food for birds, and they help prevent erosion. But there are several native plants that benefit our native pollinator populations as...
by pleasantview | Jun 1, 2018 | Garden Wildlife, Pollinators
Pollinators are essential to the food we eat, and the flowers we love. Without them, we wouldn’t have coffee, apples, chocolate, grapes, tomatoes, and the list goes on and on! So how do pollinators go about this daily task? Watch this short video clip to see...
by pleasantview | Mar 21, 2017 | Garden Wildlife, Pollinators
The Bee Movie: The Real-Life Version If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch the Dreamworks Production of ‘The Bee Movie’ you are really missing out. This cute animation not only portrays the valuable lesson of the importance of human/insect interaction, but it...
