Fall Gardening for Spring Pollinators
Tuesday, October 20 • 4 - 6 pm
This fall gardening workshop with environmental educator Suzanne Bontempo covers why autumn, not spring, is the best time to set your garden up for pollinators. You'll learn which plants to choose, how to prune and maintain your garden through winter, and how to create habitat that supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects right when they need it most.
In this workshop you'll:
- Learn which pollinators visit home gardens, and why they matter to our food supply and ecosystems
- Choose nectar- and pollen-rich plants that support pollinators across the seasons, plus resources for sourcing them locally
- Practice pruning and garden maintenance techniques that protect overwintering insects
- Learn why fall is the best time to plant, and how to plant and water correctly
- Explore sustainable, pesticide-free approaches to garden health
You'll leave with a practical plan for turning your garden, whatever its size, into a pollinator haven through fall and winter.
Prerequisites
No prior experience required. This workshop welcomes gardeners at every level, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs.
About the Instructor
Suzanne Bontempo has spent 30 years as a professional gardener and environmental educator specializing in Integrated Pest Management, sustainable ways to manage pests without harming the ecosystem. She's a Xerces Ambassador, a role tied directly to pollinator conservation, and the founder of Plant Harmony.