Ep. 203 Native grasses and pollinators: The overlooked role of native grasses in supporting pollinators | #GoodGrowing
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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Chris Enroth: cenroth@illinois.edu
Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
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Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
