Some problems seem so big and complicated that you almost give up on doing anything about them. Please, don’t give up on pollinators, whether it’s bees, Monarch butterflies or any of the hundreds of creatures that pollinate food and ornamental plants. Home gardeners can make a huge difference in how well these creatures survive and…

This is a short list of pollinator-friendly and climate-adaptive plants, compiled by the experts at the University of Minnesota Bee Lab, that provide food and shelter for Minnesota pollinators.

Learn the basics of gardening for pollinators from the experts at Metro Blooms, including pollinator garden templates.