Johnson Pollinator Garden
610 S. Jason Street
This garden demonstrates some basic habitat garden principles and will provide color and variety from spring to fall. The Colorado natives chosen for this site are host and nectar plants for a variety of bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Shrubs provide shelter and create diversity in height, shape and texture. Differences in flower shape and color attract different pollinators. All of these plants should thrive in local weather and soil conditions.
This plan includes stepping stone paths for gardener access and to encourage exploration – this might not be feasible at this time.
Concepts that can be taught by the garden include:
1. Food for pollinators/ how do plants “advertise” to their specific pollinators?
2. Shelter for pollinators (examples of bee houses in the future?) and habitat structure
3. Seasonality – providing habitat all year long
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