The Secret Pollinators
Think honeybees do all the pollinating? Think again!
Secret Pollinator Podcast reveals the secret world of native bees, butterflies, and other tiny heroes that actually do most of the heavy lifting in American gardens and ecosystems.
Episodes
The Tomato Conspiracy
The fun podcast revealing secret pollinator heroes who are really feeding America. Spoiler: It's not honeybees - but we do love honey! #GardenTruth #PollinatorFacts #MindBlown #secretpollinators #nativebees #bumblebees #polli...
Underground Heros - Mining Bees
Those mysterious holes in your lawn are evidence of an underground pollinator civilization! Discover the mining bees who've been building tiny cities beneath your feet and pollinating fruit trees with Swiss watch precision. Y...
The Leafcutter Bee Vandals
The garden mystery that's been hiding in plain sight: Who's been cutting perfect semicircles out of your plants? Those mysterious leaf cuts aren't pest damage - they're pollinator craft projects. Discover the leafcutter bees ...
The Squash Bee Smackdown
Meet the underground champions you've never heard of: Squash Bees! These native specialists have been perfectly pollinating our pumpkins for 10,000 years. Find out how they stack up against honeybees and why your garden nee...
The Night Shift Conspiracy - Moths
While you're inside binge-watching Netflix, there's an entire crew of pollinators working the night shift in your garden. This week, we uncover the conspiracy you sleep through every single night - and why moths are secretly ...
The Metallic Marvels - Sweat Bees
Those tiny flashes of emerald and copper zipping through your garden aren't gnats - they're living jewels! Meet the metallic sweat bees that sparkle like flying gemstones and yes, some of them think you're delicious. Discover...
The Great Hover Fly Con
They're everywhere in your garden, perfectly disguised as bees. But these master con artists are actually flies - and they might be your garden's best-kept secret! Discover the pollinators hiding in plain sight and why their ...
The Aster Party Crashers
Think pollinator season is over? Think again! Discover the epic fall festival happening on wild asters - where native bees run the ultimate celebration circuit, and 'weedy' flowers throw the most important parties of the year...
Sunflower Society Secrets
Meet the bees that think sunflowers are the center of the universe! Discover the specialist bees that nest in stems, sleep in flower heads, and time their entire lives around sunflower season. From underground timing masters to aerial apartment dwellers, the Sunflower Society has secrets you never …
Bonus: Seeds I Love - Help Pollinators on a Budget + Download
Want to help pollinators but think it's expensive or complicated? Think again! I'm sharing the native seeds that transformed my Montana garden and attracted dozens of pollinator species - all on a budget and varieties for your region - you won't believe. Fall is the perfect time to start, and I'll …
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