Gardening for Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, and beyond

A pollinator garden is full of surprises. Surprising pollinators. Surprising plants. And surprising ways to make your garden more pollinator friendly. In this picture-packed presentation, meet the pollinator good guys (including those who sometimes misbehave), and learn how to keep them happy in your garden.

Discover some of the “unsung heroes” of the pollinator world. Get the goods on essential pollinator plants and plant facts you might not have considered. Learn great native pollinator plants through the seasons, as well as things to know about nativars and exotics. You’ll also get top tips on pollinator garden care.

The presentation includes a handout that lists North American native pollinator plants by common and botanical names, plus summaries of key points and some great resources. Feel more confident about how to make a pollinator-friendly garden and help build a better world.

A huge thank you for such a wonderful presentation. Coming from Europe and learning to garden in Canada, your presentation has been a real gift!

So much interesting information – and so many easy ways to help our environment!

About Helen Battersby

Helen is a popular garden speaker and award-winning garden writer. And she tells a great story, supported by eye candy, emotion, and information, in just the right balance.

Enjoy her fun delivery and inspiring images from Canada, the US, UK, and Europe. Helen is comfortable in just about any setting, in person and online. These range from the Master Gardener stage at Canada’s largest garden show, Canada Blooms, to a garden tour keynote in a small private garden – and in the pouring rain.

She has frequently presented for the Toronto Botanical Garden’s teaching program, weathered snow storms for in-person events at Toronto and area garden clubs, business and social groups. And she has addressed appreciative Zoom audiences across Canada.