Plant a Window Box for Pollinators

The USDA is hoping to get more people to plant window boxes to help pollinators through their redesigned People’s Garden Initiative website.

The new tool allows people to determine which plants will provide pollinator forage based on their zip code.

Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “Gardens provide a positive setting for pollinators such as bats, bees, birds, butterflies, beetles, and other animals that contribute substantially to the U.S. economy and play a vital role in keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diets.”

The site also has a virtual box game where people can experience the joys and benefits of helping pollinators.

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