Create a Pollinator Garden: Everyone Can Grow a Garden 2019 #13

[@zalehaburude7752]

Lovely..... Thank you for sharing your great work....Happy weekend to you and yours...

[@SusansInTheGarden]

And to you, too, Zaleha.

[@swiattrzmieli2057]

Super video 👍

[@adriankap2978]

A few days after a heavy rain there was a tire tread clay dirt shallow mud hole. When I walked by it, all of a sudden a beautiful fluttering teeny tiny blue wave swarm was all around me. I stopped and let them settle and sure enough they were drinking from the mud. There was at least 300 of them all getting drinks. Never seen that and found it so cool. It's now dried up but I think I'm going to get some of that clay and use that to attract the butterflies since they enjoyed getting a drink in it.I'll use a clay saucer and water underneath so it absorbs the water thru the saucer to keep the mud wet. Have no idea if it'll work but gonna give a try.

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Wow, that is cool!

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

I just bought a place in northeastern ontario in the bush.The first thing i did was plant 7 fruit trees and just finished a small pollinator hardscape around the deck.Ive always planted native species wherever i live.Everything needs a hand today.

[@twoturtles7030]

Hi Susan Digby did a fine trench with that tractor, I'd say he is a fine hand in the garden, can't wait for the results happy gardening!!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Ha ha! Thanks, Marla. Hope you have an awesome garden season.

[@twoturtles7030]

Thank you

[@malayamylifeintheusa9363]

I have pollinator garden here in Tucson. Hummingbirds,White butterflies and 🐝 🐝 are my beautiful visitors.They also loved my Roses, I Love to grow more n my yard but the summer here is crazy Hot. So am focusing on adding trees around the house. I know it’s a slow process but for sure am getting there!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

It sounds wonderful, Malaya!

[@glennnile7918]

Did I see an image of African blue basil" one of the two best pollinator attractors on the planet? It's a sterile hybrid of two other Basil plants. Must be started from a cutting.

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Glenn. No, don't have them growing here but if you tell me what time in the video the plant in question appears, I'll do my best to ID it for you.

[@glennnile7918]

​@@SusansInTheGarden I did a search on youtube "Create a Pollinator Garden: Everyone Can Grow a Garden" and the first image that came up looks like an African Blue Basil with 4 monarch butterflies. It's one of your videos but the image is not in the one I commented on. #13

[@SusansInTheGarden]

@@glennnile7918 OK, now I think I know which photo you're talking about. Those monarchs are on giant hyssop (Agastache x 'Blue Fortune') and those plants are truly monarch magnets! I took the photo while visiting Chicago's Lurie Garden a few years ago. Here is more information from that visit, on my website: www.susansinthegarden.com/2018/09/travel-chicagos-lurie-garden/.

[@glennnile7918]

@@SusansInTheGardenThanks. It really looks like one of my favorite plants I thought are African Blue Basil. Would you mind looking it up and tell me your thoughts?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

@@glennnile7918 I can see why you thought it was that plant! It sounds like a great pollinator plant.

[@daisywade2449]

Hi Susan.... thank you so much for that video.. I am so so happy to see what you and your husband decided to do... I am in California and this spring and summer (2020) I have seen probably only about 6 bees 🐝 altogether!! Is so so sad this is happening to our bees! Such important insect is just disappearing before our eyes!! Thank you for that list of plants for a pollinator garden... I have become kind of a “garden lover” , planting seeds (which I never did before) and it is giving me such a pleasure...living in the city is not a very inviting atmosphere to engage in such a satisfying experience like gardening.. thank you for the list of pollinator flowers.. I started just last week planting seeds like zinnias, cosmos, I believe is gilie globe another seed I planted, but your list really gives me quite a choice of plants... I don’t have much space but will do my best to get a pollinator garden going this year, I know is kind of late to start but on my mind, it is never too late to start this kind of project... thank you again... Blessings....

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Daisy. It's so great to hear from you and to hear what you are doing. All of us can make a difference!

[@emilycartmell5017]

Susan, an amazing way to provide water to bees is to put glass marbles into a bowl of water so that they can rest on the marbles and drink the water ☺️

[@SusansInTheGarden]

That's a great idea!

[@abigail_dustin]

thank you so much for showing this process! as a college student trying to design a pollinator garden in a neighboring town center, i really appreciate these perspectives.

[@daisywade2449]

Would you please update us on how your garden is coming along? THANKS!!!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Daisy. It is growing GREAT! I just did a video as a quick update. Here's a link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfbYYmfi9ypj68

[@missdashwood6998]

What a great idea, thanks for showing 'how to'. Like others, I can't wait to see the progress as things fill in and bloom. Every year I cross my fingers for good weather (and not too much hail - I'm north and east of you by about 7.5 hrs). I hope you too have ideal weather this growing season!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Thank you! You, too!

[@dreamytangerine8413]

Adding the butterfly water feature to our garden. Thanks for sharing. 🦋💚

[@SusansInTheGarden]

That's awesome!

[@rachelvirienna]

What time of the year are you planting these?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Rachel. I originally planted everything in mid-May. A lot of the plants are perennials so they will come back year after year. But I also planted a lot of annual flowers, so those seeds can be direct-sown in April or May plus I started some indoors and those went out in mid-May.

[@justsmyrna6973]

Could you have flipped the sod over and topped with additional soil as needed?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Yes, that would have been an option if we'd had more time to allow the sod to decompose.

[@Tom-gardenplants1849]

thanks for sharing ^^

[@joycedagostino8869]

Thanks Susan, great tips. The information about the butterfly beach was great and I am going to try that one. You made a great point that people don't need a huge pollinator garden, even a small one makes a difference. But once you see the bees and butterflies, it is fun to keep expanding the garden!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Absolutely! It all helps and it's certainly an issue we all need to be aware of. Take care.

Hi Susan, Awesome video thanks for sharing.

[@pegpeg3939]

I hate removing sod too

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Susan, I love the idea of adding a butterfly puddle! I think I may have to add one to my ever expanding pollinator garden. Thank you!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

So glad you like it!

[@mlee40738]

Will you put mulch down to stop the weeds from getting started?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

At some point, yes, I will. I have planted a few areas of the bed with some seeds so I want to give them a chance to germinate first. Good question, though, because I really don't want it to get super weedy!

[@mlee40738]

@@SusansInTheGarden Yes, I wondered about that. That is a big area to get filled with weeds! It's going to be beautiful

[@madelinepark7944]

please do an update video in june/july! I wanna see those blooming :D

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Madeline. I did do a follow-up last August. Here's a link to the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHSwkp-IjMatp6M. I hope you'll enjoy it.

[@juliahamilton2]

Awesome video, Susan! Looking forward to watching your pollinator garden grow and bloom. Love the butterfly puddle! Such a great idea! I'm going to use an old pot saucer to make one. Happy gardening!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

That's wonderful, Julia! Thanks for your nice comments.

[@robertdseals1]

Are you worried about the toxin's in the plastic for the butterfly puddle?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Robert. That is an interesting question. I didn't use clay or other ceramics as it will break during the winter months. I'm not sure of the level of toxicity in a small pot saucer. I'll see what I can find out.

[@judyh1296]

Hi Susan, I have been searching different areas to settle for over three years. I thought about northeast WA but someone who has a sister in Spokane told me that WA taxes are very high, they even tax if you take water off your roof. Is that true?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Judy. Washington State doesn't have state income tax... but they make up for it in other areas. That said, we feel the cost of living in Eastern Wash. is reasonable. I haven't heard of taxes for diverting rainwater to, say, a tank to use for watering the landscape and such. You might want to consult with someone more knowledgeable about that.

[@lenalossev1839]

Hej Susan! 🐝 Your project looks lovely! Excited to see it grow! Do you need to change the sand in the butterfly pool every so often or not?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Lena. According to my research, you should change the sand once a month. But if you include composted manure in the sand, it should be changed once a week. Thanks for asking.

[@lenalossev1839]

@@SusansInTheGarden Thanks Susan! I will give this a try in our garden!

[@oldnorthfarmgardenandsoap9738]

Wow! That's going to be just lovely! Just wondering what plants are in the background of your soil delivery? Is it a small field of lavender?! I'm new to your channel. Have enjoyed it!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Yes, those are 300 lavender plants! I can't wait to see them in bloom again, which will be next month. So glad you are enjoying my videos.

[@oldnorthfarmgardenandsoap9738]

Susan's In The Garden 300! Oh please share when they bloom with us if you can! Thank you!!!

[@SusansInTheGarden]

@@oldnorthfarmgardenandsoap9738 Absolutely!

[@tracyvancuylenburg4943]

Hi Susan I commented asking you advice on a scarecrow that you made to scare off birds . Please can you advice me by going back on one of your videos which I left a question thinking you might be able to help me . Your reply is highly appreciated. Tracy .

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Hi, Tracy. Sometimes, comments don't show up for some reason. I will check the scarecr0ow video and see if it's there. Sorry.

[@izby2652]

So excited!! Do you use only organic and neonicotinoid-free seeds and plants?

[@SusansInTheGarden]

That is certainly the goal!

[@jolyndaj]

Awesome and thank you. !!!

[@gregwilde1119]

You dig out topsoil then fill it in with purchased topsoil? Ok.

[@SusansInTheGarden]

Yeah, I get it. The problem was that the existing topsoil was absolutely riddled with quack grass and other invasive grasses, plus we were on a short time schedule. So that is what my husband opted for. If we'd been willing to wait a year or two (which we weren't because we were trying to do our part for pollinators), we could have gone a different route. Some people would have sprayed the area repeatedly with Roundup or some other herbicide before putting in the pollinator plants, but I absolutely refuse to go that route.

[@grahamthomas6283]

Susan Frist thank you you plant they will come as soon as you turn your back thanks for your time 🐞🐦🐥🐸🐜🐛🦋🕷️🐝🐞

[@cinthya5758]

environmentalist queen omg we stan

[@lepidlover0557]

*Yes* 👀👩‍🌾🌷🌲

[@harpuneetkaurrandhawa5353]

hi di Love you