Environmental horticulturist speaking about helping pollinators in landscapes
Orefield, PA — On Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Environmental Horticulturist, Kim Eierman of EcoBeneficial, will give a talk followed by a walking workshop at the Edge of the Woods Nursery in Orefield, Pennsylvania. Registration for both events is $25 and can be made online: http://www.edgeofthewoodsnursery.com/pollinator-saturday
As Eierman explains, many pollinator species have suffered serious declines in recent years. It’s a serious problem since pollinators are responsible for the pollination of approximately 80% of all flowering plants, and at least 30% of the food that we eat.
In her talk at 10:00 am, Eierman details how most of our landscapes offer little in the way of appropriate habitat and forage. She will explain simple strategies anyone can follow to attract and support not just bees, but an array of pollinators that have different requirements. Attendees will learn how to create a Pollinator Victory Garden to help win the war on pollinator decline.
At 1:00 pm in the walking workshop, Eierman will discuss how any landscape can become a pollinator buffet with the right selection of native plants. She details which natives are the best choices for different types of pollinators and will give recommendations for creating a succession of bloom from early spring to late fall. Pollinator plants will be available for purchase at the event, just in time for optimal fall planting.
Kim Eierman is an Environmental Horticulturist specializing in ecological landscapes and native plants. She is the Founder of EcoBeneficial!, a horticulture communications and consulting company. Eierman teaches at the New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center, et al. She is an active speaker on many ecological gardening topics, presenting at industry conferences, garden clubs, nature centers and more. A Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science, Eierman is also a Master Gardener, a Master Naturalist, an Accredited Organic Landcare Professional and a Steering Committee member of The Native Plant Center. She received a Silver Award of Achievement from the Garden Writers Association in 2014 and 2015
Information provided by:
Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial
http://www.ecobeneficial.com/
