Ep. 203 Native grasses and pollinators: The overlooked role of native grasses in supporting pollinators | #GoodGrowing

Author: Chris Enroth
Published: Fri 14 Mar 2025
Episode Link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c18c0a7

Native grasses are often overlooked when it comes to pollinators, but they can play a crucial role in supporting many different types of pollinators. Tune in to this week’s Good Growing Podcast to discover how native grasses provide nesting and overwintering habitats, serve as larval food sources, offer pollen, and much more!

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00:30 – Welcome, Ken. How often do we discuss grasses in pollinator presentations?

02:20 – What type of grasses are we talking about?

03:10 – Which native grasses do well in gardens?

06:15 – Native grasses as pollinator nesting and overwintering habitat

13:28 – Cleaning up plant debris from the garden

17:05 – Native grasses as larval food sources

23:20 – Native grass pollen as a food source

28:58 – Selecting and incorporating native grasses in the landscape

38:58 – Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

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