#gardenecology — Public Fediverse posts

Struggling to attract pollinators?

The Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) is not just a feast for the eyes with its stunning purple spikes; it plays a vital role in boosting local biodiversity.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/early-purple-orchid/

#EarlyPurpleOrchid #OrchisMascula #Biodiversity #PollinatorFriendly #WildflowersUK #GardenEcology #SpringBlooms

@colinpurrington
Got my first one in my garden this afternoon. Stem gall in Helianthus.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/312488464
#GallWeek2025 #Biodiversity #NativePlants #GardenEcology #Ecology

@colinpurrington
Reportedly back as of an hour or so ago.

I'm busy working in the garden. Will check later. This morning I wanted to tag a BG IDer [Robert "Bob" Zuparko] on an iNat Diplazontinae observation, if they also have an account there. [He does not, that I can find.]

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/214802574

#iNaturalist #BugGuide #Hymenoptera #Wasps #GardenEcology #UrbanGardens #MoarBugz

[Edits]

The session itself won't be available online, but here's a QR code for our presentation on Google Drive:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xuodTO5MCmUF4WvtG5bDQ_2_79b2xNehgdam_ly86Jc/edit?usp=drivesdk

#NYC #NewYorkCity #Gardens #Gardening #CommunityGardens #CommunityGardening
#iNaturalist #EcoFlora #NYBG #Stewardship  #Weeds #GardenEcology #Ecology  #Pollinators #NYCPWG #NYCPollinators #GTGT2023​

I'll be co-presenting, representing the NYC Pollinator Working Group, with Tohmi Barrett of the NYBG NYC EcoFlora Project in the 3rd session slot this afternoon, 2:45-4:15. We're talking about how community gardens and gardeners can use iNaturalist to help with garden management, education, and stewardship.
#iNaturalist #EcoFlora #NYBG #Stewardship #CommunityGardens #Pollinators #Weeds #GardenEcology #Ecology #Pollinators #NYCPWG #NYCPollinators #GTGT2023