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Pollinator Paradise Garden Kit, C.S.A., 2024
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4th Annual Pollinator Paradise Garden Kit
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Our 2024 C.S.A.
New size this year: small, PLUG sized plants to increase plant numbers for less money. Pre-order in late winter and pick-up in May (exact date T.B.D.). These MAY or MAY NOT be ready on opening weekend.
 
DETAILS
Fills approximately 15 square feet. 15 small plants (plugs) that are highly beneficial to native pollinators. 5 species, 3 of each type. Varying heights and textures and will bloom across seasons. Includes a suggested design. Buy multiple kits to fill a larger area. 
 
C.S.A.?
C.S.A. stands for Community Supported Agriculture. C.S.A.s helps farmers buy pots, soil, etc during times when funds are not coming in. 
 
THREE KIT OPTIONS:
In the drop down menu select between:
  • Full to part sun, average to moist soil
  • Full to part sun, average to dry soil
  • Shade to part shade, average to moist soil
 
PLANT SIZE
Plug pot size will vary slightly beltween species: 3" tall x1/5" or 2"x2". See photos 2-5 for examples.
 
PICK-UP DETAILS
You will receive an email when the kits are ready for pick up. The email will arrive in the first half of May. These MAY or MAY NOT be ready on opening weekend.
 
HOW TO PURCHASE
Click "pre-order" and head to check-out to complete. You will receive a confirmation email once you've completed registration. 
 
SUGGESTED ADD ONS
We suggest you add on grasses or sedges to compliment these kits. 
Grasses and sedges for:
 
F.A.Q.
  • "Can I buy this as a gift for someone else?" • Yes! Just put their email address in a note at checkout.
  • "When is the best time to plant these?"• Any time after you recieve them. They will be happier in the ground than in the little pots. 

Pollinator Paradise Garden Kit, C.S.A., 2024

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  • FLOWER VISITOR INFORMATION:

    5 species, 3 of each. Species subject to change with any crop failure.

    1. Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
    Nectar source for the at-risk Dion Skipper (Euphyes dion). Host plant for the Queen, Solider butterflies, and the at-risk Monarch. Nectar source for the at-risk yellow-banded bumblebee (Bombus terricola) and half-black bumblebee (Bombus vagans).

    2. Hollow Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum)
    Nectar source for the at-risk yellow-banded bumblebee (Bombus terricola) and half-black bumblebee (Bombus vagans). Supports bumblebees, other long tongued bees, butterflies, and moths. Host plant to several beautiful moth species.

    3. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
    The long, tubular blossom shape makes it a favorite of hummingbirds, and the flower is dependent on them for pollination.  Also visited by butterflies like the Monarch and Swallowtails.

    4. Golden grounsel (Packera aurea)
    Long blooming bright yellow flowers are visited by small native bees like: little carpenter bees and sweat bees. Being semi-evergreen, it provides winter cover for fireflies.

    5. New York aster (Symphyotrichum novae-belgii)
    Late season blooms visited by butterflies. Host plant for Checkerspot butterflies and Pearl Crescent butterflies.

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