What is a Pollinator Garden?
A pollinator garden is a garden that has been designed with flowering and locally found plants that are beneficial for the many bees, butterflies and insects that feed on them. These gardens can change the plants according to the insect one would like to attract, such as the highly attractive Monarch Butterflies, or endangered Rusty-patched Bumblebee.
While native flowers aren't the only plants that can bring sustenance to native bees, often bees and plants have evolved to work specifically for each other. Some bees can not, or will not, interact with plants they are unfamiliar with.
For example, did you know that the Blueberry Bee and Squash Bee are highly specialized in their respective plants?
A pollinator garden is a garden that has been designed with flowering and locally found plants that are beneficial for the many bees, butterflies and insects that feed on them. These gardens can change the plants according to the insect one would like to attract, such as the highly attractive Monarch Butterflies, or endangered Rusty-patched Bumblebee.
While native flowers aren't the only plants that can bring sustenance to native bees, often bees and plants have evolved to work specifically for each other. Some bees can not, or will not, interact with plants they are unfamiliar with.
For example, did you know that the Blueberry Bee and Squash Bee are highly specialized in their respective plants?
Pollinator Garden Templates
For more in-depth ideas and resources, check out our garden design templates! They come complete with
For more in-depth ideas and resources, check out our garden design templates! They come complete with
- a description of the design
- plant suggestions, including height, width, color, preferred light and soil conditions, and pollinators they support
- a map of the design
- a maintenance schedule
- pricing
- Balcony or small space garden design by Michelle Lee
- Rooftop garden design by Emily Qin
- Sunny and partial shade garden design by Olivia Kreutze
- Shady spot garden design by Kezia Wei
Canadian Native Plants
Below are some pollinator friendly plants found native to Canada.
Spring to early summer blossoming:
Below are some pollinator friendly plants found native to Canada.
Spring to early summer blossoming:
Early to late summer blossoming:
Late summer to fall blossoming:
Consider also some grasses that pollinators can nest in:
And even if you don't have a lot of space, container gardens with herbs or small plants can be enjoyed by you, and our smaller neighbours!
