Author Archives: Jen Hayes
A Story of Gophers & Great Camas
According to the staff at Oak Creek and many other gardeners and farmers I’ve had the opportunity to talk to, it appears that though 2020 was a difficult year for humans, it was truly a remarkable year for gophers and … Continue reading
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Tagged Camas, gophers, native cultivars, Native Plants
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How do we know what flowers bees like?
Pollinator Syndromes Pollinator syndromes are the characteristics or traits of a flower that appeal to a particular pollinator. These traits often help pollinators locate flowers and the resources (e.g. pollen or nectar) that the flowers have to offer. Syndromes include … Continue reading
Setting up a native-nativar plant study
Natives vs Nativars Recent studies report an increase in consumer demand for native plants, largely due to their benefits to bees and other pollinators. This interest has provided the nursery industry with an interesting labelling opportunity. If you walk into … Continue reading
Posted in Beneficial Insects, Lab News, Native Plants, science
Tagged California poppy, Camas, field research, nativars, native cultivars
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