What is No Mow March? Well, it’s a movement encouraging homeowners to put their lawnmowers away for the month of March. The idea is to let your lawn grow naturally, which provides a temporary refuge for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Join us to learn more about No Mow March in today's episode!
Sources for Show Notes:
Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu
Your Central Florida page https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/
Making a pollinator hotel fact sheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ljqwghsmys0yxu8sefuw8/AEGEZ5ECiF0PeBOEgN7Tz7o/Creating%20a%20Pollinator%20Hotel.pdf?rlkey=z8hlixi5091pnf8xuovsc3psp&e=1&dl=0
Attracting Native Bees to Your Florida Landscape: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN1255
Plants for Pollinators: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/bee-plants/
Support Florida’s Pollinators All Year Long https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2024/06/21/support-floridas-pollinators-all-year-long/
Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.