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Planting for 

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Over 70% of the world’s plants and crops depend on pollination 

to survive. However, because of urbanization, loss of habitat, and 

agricultural practices, our pollinator populations are declining 

rapidly. Who are these pollinators? They are bees and butterflies, 

of course, but also moths, bats, beetles, and birds. The wind is a 

major pollinator, too, but mainly of grasses and trees, and it needs 

no assistance. All of our living pollinators do, however, as they 

have important roles to play in assuring continued production 

of flowering and fruiting plants. Furthermore, insects in general 

are a food-chain essential for the bird populations. By creating a 

habitat in your yard that nurtures pollinators, you become part of 

a vital conservation effort. Whether you start small with a fivegallon 

planter of larval foods or start big by planting a meadow 

of native wildflowers, every effort contributes to the support 

and maintenance of our shared ecosystem, and every effort will 

reward us with a richer, more abundant, and more interesting 

environment. 

One of the easiest ways to start a pollinator garden is by 

incorporating pollinator-friendly flowers, shrubs, and trees into 

your landscape whenever you replace a plant or create a new 

gardening space. As you probably know, certain species of 

butterflies (such as the Monarch) depend on a native plant not 

only to provide food but also to sustain young larvae. Other 

species lay their eggs on various herbs, such as fennel, parsley, 

and other host plants, so that the young caterpillars have an 

immediate food source. So, when you bring in new plants for 

pollinators, it’s a good idea to consider the whole life-cycle when 

making your plant choices. Be advised that butterfly larvae can 

practically defoliate a plant in just a few weeks; however, consider 

that unkempt and chewed up plant as pollinator success instead of 

garden failure. Plus, it’s interesting to observe these little chewers, 

and the plant will almost certainly recover after the caterpillar 

season is over. From an aesthetics perspective, you can always 

plant caterpillar host plants in a not-so-prominent spot. 

Pollinator gardens encourage the presence of insects, so pesticides 

have no place there; instead, you can use beneficial insects, such 

as ladybugs, to control unwanted inhabitants, such as aphids, 

thrips, and scale insects, or hand-pick and destroy them. Try to 

resist the impulse to react negatively to (relatively) unattractive 

or intimidating insects such assassin bugs and parasitic wasps— 

which eat the bad bugs too. Beware of annual and perennial 

flowering plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids to 

make them “pest free.” Neonicotinoids are insecticides that are 

used to protect plants against sap-sucking and leaf-chewing 

ZINNIA 

insects. They are absorbed by all parts of the plant and contained 

in the nectar and pollen produced by these plants. Any of the bees, 

butterflies, and other insects visiting these plants will be harmed 

by ingesting them. Several of our local nurseries have banned 

such treated plants. 

What should you plant? Well, that’s the fun part, but sometimes 

the sheer number of beautiful annuals and perennials in garden 

centers can leave us feeling overwhelmed and helpless. In order 

to help make sense of it all and help narrow your choices for a 

pollinator garden, consider first the areas or types of pollinator 

gardening that draw your interest. Are you fascinated by certain 

species of pollinators or plants? Do you want to work primarily 

with native plants and wildflowers? Perhaps you want to start 

with the more commonly available “introduced” annuals and 

perennials, or maybe you want to study our native bees. Make a 

list of plants that support your interests. 

Next, consider your gardening conditions, such as how much sun 

and shade your garden gets and the type of soil you have, noting 

any problem areas, such as low-drainage or hot, dry sandy areas. 

As so often advised, pick the right plant for the right place. This 

helps you avoid not only the frustration of plant failure but also 

the loss of money you could be spending on other new plants 

rather than replacements. Remember, too, that sometimes you 

may have to move a plant around a few times before it finds its 

happy place. 

The following plant lists are provided here to assist you in your 

selections or at least give you a starting point when you visit 

the nurseries. The lists are by no means exhaustive, so feel free 

to do more research. Space limitations prevent photographs and 

individual plant descriptions of each plant; however, once you 

have formulated your general preferences, you can look deeper 

into plant characteristics. Be adventurous. For every four reliable 

starter plants, maybe buy one chancy, unfamiliar species. You never 

know what beauties they may become. At the same time, buy from 

reliable sources. Back in the 1960s, my dear aunt once purchased 

a packet of “Jack-in-the-Beanstalk” seeds from a grocery for her 

children, and my uncle then teased her unmercifully for failing to 

read the packet’s fine print: “Kudzu seeds.” 


HERBS 

Many culinary herbs are very pollinator friendly and offer a wide 

variety of foliage, textures, and colors, so consider planting a 

few extra pots. Many herbs can be grown from seed. Pollinator 

favorites include annuals, such as basil, cilantro, marjoram and 

oregano. It has been said that borage (also easily grown from seed) 

refills with nectar every two minutes and that insects love it. The 

leaves taste like cucumber and are good in summer drinks, and the 

blue flowers are a nice addition to salads. Borage is tall, so it should 

go to the back of a border. Perennial herbs—such as chives, fennel, 

mint (for the flowers), rosemary, sage, and thyme—all attract 

pollinators. Make sure you keep the mint potted, as many varieties 

are invasive. Swallowtails love dill, and black swallowtails will 

flock to fennel, which will host their eggs, caterpillars, and the 

butterfly chrysalises. Anise hyssop and bee balm (bergamot) attract 

bees, and the leaves can be used in teas. 

WILDFLOWERS 

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While being mindful of the importance of native plants to our 

pollinators, we can still include some of the many “introduced” 

plants that attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, such as 

cannas, coral honeysuckle, marigolds (the ones with the “eye” 

are said to be more attractive to butterflies), nasturtiums, pentas, 

and salvias. Zinnias and cosmos are two other very easy-to-growfrom-seed 

flowers that will attract lots of pollinators. Zinnias 

are a favorite of monarch and swallowtail butterflies as well as 

hummingbirds; although, the double-bloom varieties make nectar 

less accessible and therefore less attractive to pollinators. Taller 

varieties, such as Tall State Fair Zinnia Mix and California Giant 

Zinnias, are a big draw for butterflies. Of the shorter types, the 

Dwarf Profusion attract swallowtails and red admirals. Zinnias 

and other annuals should be dead-headed to encourage a longer 

blooming period. 

SHADE PLANTS 

ASTILBE 

Our choices of flowering plants become more limited with shade, 

but the following shade-tolerant varieties attract pollinators: 

astilbe (especially the pink and purple shades), balloon flower, 

bleeding heart, columbine, coralbells, flowering hostas, lemon 

balm, and torenia. These are all good choices for (relatively) 

cooler, shadier areas of the garden. 

PLANTS FOR WET OR BOGGY SOIL 

Astilbe, bee balm, blazing star (Liatris), bottle brush, cannas, 

helianthus, Joe-Pye weed, milkweed, monarda, rudbeckia, tall 

ironweed, and white false indigo (Baptisia) all tolerate wet 

conditions. 

CONEFLOWERS 

The Florida Wildflower Foundation website (flawildflowers.org) 

has a wealth of information on growing Florida native wildflowers, 

including a 24-page downloadable PDF booklet. The Wildflower 

Foundation lists the following as its Top 20 list of easy-to-grow 

wildflowers: milkweed, goldenaster, false rosemary, lanceleaf 

tickseed (Coreopsis), twinflower, blanketflower (Gaillardia), 

verbena, dune sunflower (Helianthus), St. John’s wort, blazing star 

(Liatris), spotted beebalm, silver-leaved aster, black-eyed Susan 

(Rudbeckia), wild petunias, sage, skullcap, Senna, rosinweed, 

goldenrod (Solidago), and aster. Taller varieties of wildflowers 

for the back of the garden include Joe-Pye weed and rosinweed 

while shorter varieties for the front are the coneflowers, tickseeds, 

blanketflowers, and black-eyed Susan. Consult the foundation’s 

website for many planting suggestions and garden plans. 

HUMMINGBIRD PLANTS 

MONARDA 

Our little hummers are very attracted to red, nectar-rich plants, 

such as bottlebrush, cleome, coral bean, impatiens, petunias, 

and salvia. They also love butterfly bushes, columbine, firebush, 

monarda, pentas, shrimp plant, verbena, and wild azaleas. 

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Are you prepared for a major power outage? Here are some 

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you are considering the purchase of a standby generator, the 

following information may help you get started. 

How does a standby generator work? Standby generators 

are designed to operate automatically to provide electricity 

to your home during a power outage. The automatic system 

monitors utility power 24 hours a day. When power from the 

utility line fails, the generator cranks up and produces power 

while the automatic transfer switch (ATS) safely disconnects the 

utility feed wires and connects the generator to the house. This 

eliminates the dangerous back-feeding of electricity from the 

home’s generator power to the utility lines. 

What is the difference between standby and portable 

generators? Portable generators supply electricity to a few 

appliances through extension cords. They are not designed to 

power air conditioners and other large appliances. They are 

fueled by gasoline, which can be difficult to obtain after a 

significant weather event. Standby generators are permanently 

installed and automatically supply electricity to the whole house 

or to selected circuits during an outage. Standby generators are 

typically fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. 

What should you budget for a standby generator? The cost 

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Have you thought about fishing but don’t know where to 

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all-around fun? Whether it be to relax or to let loose, here 

are five tips to ensure the maximum enjoyment from your 

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TIP #1: GET A LICENSE. It’s the law, and the money from 

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licenses, licenses lasting different time periods, licenses for 

various fish species, and licenses for youth. 

If you are just testing the waters before making fishing a regular activity, try fishing on one of four saltwater and four freshwater licensefree 

fishing days each year. The freshwater fishing days are the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in April (April 6-7, 2019), and 

the second consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June (June 8-9, 2019). The saltwater fishing days are the first consecutive Saturday and 

Sunday in June (June 1-2, 2019), the first Saturday in September (Sept. 7, 2019), and the Saturday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 30, 2019). 

TIP #2: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO. Whether it be St. Marks, St. George Island, or Steinhatchee, know where you are going! Research 

the spots and places where you intend to fish. Be sure to tell someone where you are going in case of emergency. Know the species 

you would like to keep and the fish you would like to release. Also, make sure to follow all fishing regulations, which can be found at 

MyFWC.com/Fishing. Figuring out what fish to target, where the species can be found, how to identify the target species, what the fish 

regulations are, and whether you intend to harvest or release a fish allows you to maximize your time on the water and help maintain 

sustainable fish populations. 

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Want to add color to your space but unsure where to start? The 

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adding color to their space is the fear of adding too much color 

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Accent furniture presents the perfect opportunity to introduce 

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complement tones of similar hues in your space. 

Accessories add a special flair and extra detail to any space 

similar to the way jewelry does in a high-fashion outfit. An often 

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Try displaying magazines and books with colorful covers. 

Many home decor magazines have the ideal colorful jackets for 

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for a new house can be a stressful task, but knowing the dos and 

don’ts of house hunting can make it much easier for you to go 

through this process with ease and land your perfect home! 

DO: 

 

Have an emergency fund. This will 

benefit you when everything about a 

house is perfect except those one or 

two changes you may want to make 

in the kitchen. Just setting some 

money aside from your actual budget 

will also keep you at ease and prepare 

you in case there is a setback with the house in regard to 

systematic problems and structural hiccups. 

 

Make a list of your needs/wants/must-haves for your dream 

home. Having a plan will help you narrow down what you 

can live without and what is absolutely necessary in your new 

house. 

 

Check your credit score well in advance of finding a home. 

Ignoring it and hoping it improves will hinder your ability to 

buy a home in the future. Building your credit score seems 

terrifying at first, but it’s crucial when it comes to everything 

from buying a house to leasing a car. So, consult a professional 

if this is something you’re not comfortable managing 

on your own. 

 

Keep in mind additional fees some neighborhoods might 

have. These can include homeowners association fees, club 

house fees, garbage removal, and property tax. 

 

Share your honest feelings about a house with the Realtor. 

You don’t want to end up touring the same type of house 

solely because you didn’t voice your thoughts and feelings. 

With that being said, still be mindful of the sellers that may 

be listening and use language that is respectful and courteous. 

Go with one or two people that you trust to help you out during 

this process. Whether it’s your significant other or a close 

friend, these people should be the ones that you want by your 

side when it comes down to making tough decisions.

R 

DON’T: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait to get home inspections done 

last minute or skip them altogether. 

Home inspections are essential in 

making sure there are no current complications 

with the house especially if you plan on putting 

an offer down or have already done so. Delaying inspections 

will only cost you money in the future if something happens 

to be wrong with the electrical, plumbing, or foundation. 

Involve emotions in your house hunting. If a house is not in 

your budget, let it go (even if you absolutely love it). Being 

realistic with what you can and cannot afford will allow you 

to find a home that works for both you and your bank account. 

Attempt to go at it alone. Realtors will be your best friend 

during this time. They are experts in house hunting that 

aim to find and sell you the home of your dreams as well 

as help you answer any and all questions you may have. 

Just like you wouldn’t try to do the job of a doctor or a 

lawyer so too you shouldn’t try to be your own real estate 

agent. Leave it to the professionals. 

Move into a neighborhood without doing your research on 

schools, crime rates, and surrounding areas. Sometimes 

there’s more to know about than just the house itself. There’s 

nothing worse than moving into a new home only to find out 

the neighborhood is problematic or not in the ideal school 

district. Learning and understanding the affordances and 

restrictions of a neighborhood can show you what to avoid 

and can also help you be the best neighbor once you move in. 

Try to cancel viewings at the last second. This is not only wasting 

your Realtor’s time but also the sellers’ that are involved in 

the showings. If you don’t think you’ll make it to a house tour, 

then try to respect everyone’s time and give some notice. 

Bring too many people along with you during this house 

hunting process. Too many people can become overwhelming 

and make finding your dream home next to impossible. 

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A Beautiful Solution to Pollution 

Tallahassee has a beautiful natural environment, and residents 

can help preserve it by using sustainable gardening practices in 

their yards. Rain gardens, specifically, help protect local water 

resources, such as lakes and streams. 

A rain garden is a slightly depressed area landscaped with flowers 

and other moisture-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees (usually 

natives) to replace areas of lawn or bare ground. Rainwate r collected 

from the roof, driveway or lawn is conveyed to this low 

spot where plants absorb the water or it filters into the soil where, 

over time, natural chemical and biological processes break down 

pollutants. A healthy rain garden is composed of loose, porous 

soil that is well mulched to create a dynamic system teeming 

with life. A well placed, carefully designed rain garden can capture 

runoff in all but the heaviest storms preventing your soil and 

fertilizer from entering the nearest stream or lake. 

Facts about rain gardens: 

• Containing the water flow helps reduce flooding and 

drainage problems in the community. 

• Lawn fertilizers, pesticides, oil, car fluids and other 

substances are captured and broken down instead of 

polluting the nearby lakes and streams. 

• Slowing the flow of water helps to prevent soil erosion. 

• The beauty of the yard is enhanced with a low-maintenance 

bed. 

• Birds, butterflies and other wildlife are attracted to rain 

gardens. 

Not only are rain gardens beautiful, fun, easy and beneficial, but 

now you can get financial assistance for planting one this year. 

Through the City of Tallahassee’s Rain Garden Grant Program, 

property owners within the city limits can apply for a grant to 

construct a rain garden on their property. Grants of up to $175 

help to cover the cost of plants, mulch and compost used to 

establish the rain garden. 

If your green thumb is broken, Think About Personal Pollution 

(TAPP) offers many other ways that you can help reduce pollution 

and improve our water quality: 

• Help hold the water – slow the flow of water from your 

yard and allow it to filter into the soil through the use of 

berms and swales. 

• Prevent erosion – keep your yard at home by mulching 

beds and bare areas of your yard and by terracing steeper 

slopes. 

• Use fertilizers carefully – fertilizers belong on your yard, 

not in your lake. Select fertilizers for your lawn that have 

slow-release nitrogen and no phosphorus. Local soils 

generally have plenty of phosphorus to support a healthy 

lawn. 

• Love your shoreline by placing buffers along the water’s 

edge to filter out contaminants before they pollute. 

• Avoid spilling oil, gasoline or other chemicals on the 

ground. 

• Pick up after your pet, especially before it rains. 

• Take good care of your septic system and drain field. 

Check your septic system every 3-5 years to ensure that it 

is working properly. 

• Wash your car on your lawn or at a service station to prevent 

soapy water from entering our surface waters. 

• Use rain barrels to collect water from your roof, and then 

use it to water your lawn and garden. 

• Shop wisely and buy products labeled biodegradable, 

nontoxic, non-phosphorus or water-soluble. 

• Never put leaf litter, trash, chemicals or pet waste down 

storm drains. 

For more information about TAPP programs and to apply for a Rain 

Garden Grant, please visit www.TAPPwater.org or call 891-8754. 

By Courtney Schoen 

City of Tallahassee, TAPP Coordinator 



7 Projects that Improve Resale Value 

Even if you have no immediate plans for leaving your home, it’s 

a good idea to approach renovations with resale value in mind. 

Upgrades that are likely to appeal to future buyers protect your 

investment while also improving your enjoyment of the home. One 

key to a successful renovation is figuring out how to personalize 

the space without making it so customized that it’s not attractive 

to other potential owners. For example, eliminating a bedroom 

to create a giant walk-in closet may help achieve your dreams, 

but losing that bedroom can be a major hit to your home’s value. 

A good rule of thumb is to focus on aesthetics when it comes to 

integrating more of your personal tastes because these can be 

easily changed with a coat of paint or minor work. However, that 

doesn’t mean you can’t make other more significant changes to 

enhance your home. These renovation ideas, which include both 

cosmetic touch-ups and more labor-intensive suggestions, can 

help boost your home’s value. 

OPEN SPACE 

Older homes were often designed with a boxy, formal layout that 

is less conducive to most modern families’ needs. Today’s open 

floor plans offer functionality for everything from keeping an eye 

on the kids while making dinner to entertaining guests. This type 

of floor plan can also make small rooms feel larger and invite 

more light into darker parts of the house. The most cost-effective 

way to create an open space is to remove non-load-bearing walls 

(load bearing walls help support the roof; while they can be 

removed, there’s typically quite a bit more time, labor and expense 

involved). Removing a wall may not be that complicated unless 

you encounter plumbing or HVAC ductwork that needs to be 

relocated. You’ll likely have some electrical outlets to move, and 

both the floor and ceiling will need attention to remove lingering 

signs of the former wall. 

COLOR CHANGE 

Although paint is one of the easiest ways to personalize your 

home, it’s also one of the least expensive, simplest ways to 

improve its value and appearance. A fresh coat of paint, inside or 


out, can create an appealing illusion of newness no matter the age 

of your home. For maximum resale value, stick to neutral tones 

so future buyers can focus on envisioning the place as their own 

without the distraction of your own vibrant choices. If you don’t 

like the thought of boring beige, consider adding accent walls for 

pops of color that can be easily changed down the road. 

CLIMATE COMFORT 

Not every aspect of home improvement is visible at first glance 

like a fresh coat of paint; some value-boosting upgrades are more 

behind the scenes. One example is climate management. If you 

renovate a space that needs better climate control, or if you add a 

new room where extending the existing ductwork is impractical, 

a split-ductless HVAC system may be the perfect solution. The 

ductless design saves HVAC contractors time during installation, 

therefore, saving homeowners money. 

ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING 

A room’s ambiance can be completely transformed with lighting. 

For multi-purpose rooms, an option like dimmer switches lets you 

customize the lighting to fit the use, which can vary throughout 

the day. A well-lit living room is essential for a large gathering or 

a small group gathered for game night. That same space can be 

equally inviting for an intimate conversation or a casual movie

night with the lights turned down low. One of the best parts is 

minimal experience is needed to swap out standard switches 

for the more versatile dimmers. Plus, in today’s technologydriven 

world, there’s an app for seemingly everything, including 

lighting. Homeowners can control the ambiance from their 

phones by installing smart lightbulbs and lighting strips. 

GRUNGE-FREE GARAGE 

Even though a garage’s functionality is the top concern for most 

buyers, a dingy, unkempt space can be a real turn-off. One way 

to instantly brighten and refresh the space is an epoxy coating 

on the floor. Applying the coating is relatively easy, and once 

dry it helps prevent unsightly stains and damage in the future. 

Combine that with a thorough sweeping, wiping down walls and 

other surfaces, and organizing the clutter to create a more inviting 

space you can utilize to the fullest. 

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE 

Features like crown molding and 

other wood accents such as chair 

rails are elegant upgrades that 

can elevate a home’s value with 

a relatively modest investment. 

An office or dining room is the 

perfect place to introduce these 

design elements to add a bit 

of formality to the space. You 

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with the molding coordinating 

with built-in shelving flanking 

a fireplace. While getting the angles and fit just right is hardly a 

beginner’s endeavor, it’s a project that can pay dividends in the 

long run. 

BETTER BATHROOMS 

Many homeowners approach a bathroom upgrade with big 

projects in mind, like swapping out the vanity, replacing the tub or 

installing tile flooring. However, it’s possible to make a noticeable 

impact with much smaller changes. Simply updating bathroom 

fixtures and fittings such as shower heads, faucets, towel racks 

and lighting can transform the space with minimal effort and far 

less work and expense than a large-scale renovation. 

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Create a Wildlife Habitat in Your Backyard! 

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Imagine your backyard as a place where butterflies are attracted 

by flowers, songbirds are gobbling up seeds and berries, and 

frogs, bats and lizards are eating mosquitoes and other insects. 

Your efforts to create wildlife habitats at home will have a 

positive impact because animals need places to live beyond 

our public lands. They also provide a great opportunity for 

you, your family and your friends to enjoy watching wildlife. 

The FWC has introduced Backyards and Beyond, a campaign 

challenging Floridians to make a difference and have fun by 

creating a refuge for wildlife in their own backyards. 

Here are five easy ways for you to become involved in Backyards 

and Beyond now: 

1. Turn your yard into a diverse wildlife habitat by adding 

native plants. A variety of native trees, shrubs and plants 

will provide natural food and cover for wildlife. A flowering 

native plant or shrub, for example, can provide nectar and 

pollen for butterflies and other beneficial insects, which in 

turn may be a meal for birds, lizards and frogs. 

2. Attract native wildlife to your yard by providing the four 

basics: food, water, shelter and enough space for raising 

young. By doing so, we increase the number and variety 

of species that visit our yards, improving our chances to 

observe them more closely. 

3. Document wildlife activity in your backyard. Submit photos 

via iNaturalist.org to Florida Nature Trackers projects, and 

even create a species list for your own backyard. 

4. Create a butterfly garden, build a nest box for birds or add 

a brush pile for small animals like earthworms, birds, toads 

and lizards in your backyard. For more information, check 

out the Planting a Refuge for Wildlife guide created by the 

FWC and Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. 

5. Go beyond your backyard. Invite family and friends to 

explore Florida’s outdoors at wildlife management areas, 

local and state parks, state and national forests, and national 

wildlife refuges. Use iNaturalist to document what you see 

and join a project on Florida Nature Trackers. 


Fun fact: Nearly 15 million observations by over 1 million 

people of more than 190,000 species of plants and animals 

throughout the world have been submitted to iNaturalist. 

Remember, wild animals do not need supplemental feeding, 

such as bread crumbs and corn, from people. Naturally 

occurring insects and native plants with nectar, flowers, edible 

fruits, nuts and seeds provide nourishment for most butterflies, 

birds and small animals. Pet food, corn and other supplemental 

feed can encourage unwanted visitors, such as bears and 

coyotes. 

Need help getting started? Explore the Backyards and 

Beyond website, MyFWC.com/Backyard, for more information 

on how you can get involved. 

What if you live in an apartment, townhouse, or condominium 

and don’t have a backyard? You can still participate. Plant 

native flowers in containers on your front steps, on a balcony or 

in a window box. Work with neighbors to add native plant life 

to shared spaces like playgrounds, parks and other open areas 

in your development or community. Get children involved by 

bringing Backyards and Beyond to groups at school, a church 

or community youth group, or your homeowners association. 

No matter where you live, you can make a difference! 

Here in Tallahassee and Leon County, you also can look 

forward to the April 26-29 City Nature Challenge. This is part 

of an international effort that encourages you to see, record 

and share the wildlife in your backyard and city. It will include 

activities and events all over town with Tallahassee on the long 

list of cities all over the world competing in the 2019 City 

Nature Challenge! 

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Planting for Pollinators: A Few Lists 

TREES 

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Flowering and fruiting trees have always been an important source 

of pollen for honeybees, but they also support other pollinators, 

including native bees and birds. If you are replacing trees that fell 

during the recent storms, please consider planting a pollinatorfriendly 

native tree. Locally available native trees that are more 

wind resistant include bald cypress, East Palatka holly, live oak, 

sand live oak, Savannah holly, southern magnolia, and yaupon 

holly. Natives that do well in shade or under a pine canopy include 

ashe magnolia, fringe tree, leucothoe, red buckeye, and redbud. 

The following trees are good choices for large open spaces: black 

tupelo, persimmons, red maple, river birch, Shumard oak, and tulip 

poplar. Nurseries that specialize in native plants can offer a lot of 

information and assistance when choosing a tree. 

The flowers of our citrus trees also attract bees, butterflies, and 

moths. University of Florida/IFAS recommends the following as 

hardy in our area of North Florida: kumquat (Nagami and Meiwa), 

Meyer lemons, navel oranges (Hamlin, Valencia, Temple), and 

tangelos (Orlando or Minneola). Be sure to purchase certified 

nursery plants from registered nurseries in order to slow the 

spread of citrus disease. Citrus trees are most productive in full 

sun but will tolerate light shade. Fertilize with products designed 

for citrus to replace nutrients used up in fruit production. You can 

also grow citrus in containers, with the advantage that by moving 

the pot for winter protection, you can grow some of the lemon 

and lime trees popular in South Florida. Be sure that the pot is 

large enough for the plant and provides adequate drainage. 

Fruit trees suitable for our area include apples (Anna and 

Reverend Morgan), peaches (Tropic Beauty), pears (Baldwin), 

plums (Gulf beauty), native cherries, and native crabapples. 

If you are planting fruit trees for production of fruit as 

well as pollinators, remember that the use of insecticides to 

encourage production is harmful to pollinators. Consult your 

local University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office or the website 

for more information on growing fruit trees and non-chemical 

means of addressing fruit pests. It may be easier to simply plant a 

fruit tree for the beauty of the flowers in spring, the provision of 

nectar and pollen for bees, and lastly, the enjoyment of whatever 

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The most common vines for pollinators in our area are coral 

vines (a hummingbird favorite) and passionflower vines (beloved 

by gulf fritillaries and black zebra butterflies for a larval 

food source). Carolina jessamine, crossvine, Dutchman’s pipe, 

pipevine, trumpet creeper, and Virginia creeper are also good 

vine choices for pollinators. Mexican flame vine nectar is a big 

attractant for monarchs, sulfurs, and fritillaries, but this vine 

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LARVAL FOODS 

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Food plants sources for butterflies and other pollinators span 

perennials to annuals, weeds to wildflowers, and trees to shrubs. 

Native plants that provide larval food include pipevine, milkweed, 

wild white indigo, partridge pea, passion vine, sensitive plant, 

porterweed, and violets. The website Dengarden also lists five 

host plants it considers essential for the Florida garden: milkweed 

for monarchs, pipe vine for pipevine swallowtails, native passion 

vine for gulf fritillaries and zebra longwings, cassia for yellow 

and orange sulfurs, and false nettle for the red admirals. Finally, 

don’t forget the dill, parsley, and fennel. Caterpillars are little 

eating machines that can denude a plant. However, providing 

plenty of larval food (especially the passion flower vine) may 

reward you with butterflies galore in your garden several weeks 

after the larvae have pupated. 

WILDFLOWER MEADOW 

Although most of us have neither the space nor resources to 

establish a wildflower meadow, no listing of planting suggestions 

for pollinators would be complete without some discussion of 

wildflower meadows. In “Start Wildflowers Soon for Successful 

Plantings,” Tom McCubbin of the Orlando Sentinel provided the 

following advice for establishing a meadow: start by eliminating 

weeds in the planting area with a non-selective herbicide. Then, 

till the soil 4 to 6 inches deep, adding organic matter optionally 

only to sandy soils. Sow the seed and then keep the soil moist to 

encourage germination. Gradually reduce watering to those times 

when the soil surface is dry to the touch. Feed young plants very 

lightly with a general garden fertilizer. Then, hand-pull weeds as 

needed. Mr. McCubbin adds that you should allow the wildflowers 

to fill the garden, then flower, and finally develop seed heads. As 

the plants decline and the seed heads drop to the soil, you can 

mow the area or remove the plant portions, leaving the seed heads. 

The seeds will sprout during the summer and fall and continue 

the garden. He recommends the following wildflower seed for 

the meadow: black-eyed Susan, coreopsis, gaillardia, goldenrod, 

native salvia, phlox, and Shasta daisy. 

The above lists would not be complete without a word about 

cultivation. Most of our native plants do not need applications 

of fertilizer; our native wildflowers are better off without it. 

“Introduced” young plants benefit from light applications. After 

your plants are established, water only when necessary, and 

then water deeply so the roots will reach down into the soil for 

nutrients and better survive droughts. Use beneficial controls 

rather than pesticides, and consider eliminating pesticides from 

your entire property. Experiment, experiment, experiment! One 

year, you can revamp an area and plant just seed annuals, such 

as tall zinnia and cosmos mixes, or experiment with more exotic 

wildflower seed varieties. Finally, and most of all, have fun with 

your pollinator garden, and enjoy the benefits of being a good 

friend to all the pollinators that visit your garden. 

Gail Scott Hill 

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and Butterflies 

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Remember that besides the non-native honeybees we think of 

most often as pollinators, we have more than 300 other species 

of bees in Florida, most of which are solitary and non-aggressive 

unless threatened. Most bees are generalists when it comes to 

gathering pollen and nectar and are attracted to gardens with a 

wide variety of blooms. The Wildflower Foundation suggests 

planting blue, white, and yellow flowers as colors that bees seem 

to prefer. Remember that, in addition to bees, pollinator plants 

attract a wide variety of insects — such as spiders, wasps, beetles, 

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Tallahassee, FL 

Permit #236 

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P.O. Box 14445 

Tallahassee, FL 32317 

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Spectacular views greet you when you walk in the front door 

2.49 acres with 107 feet of frontage on Scipio Creek offering 



of Dunescape. This St. George Island gulf-front home on one 

easy access to the Apalachicola Bay. Beautiful wooded lot with 


easy access to the Apalachicola Bay. Beautiful wooded lot with 

acre takes advantage of the views with a large great room with 

mature trees, and a gentle slope to Scipio Creek. Conveniently 

acre takes advantage of the views with large great room with 

mature trees, and gentle slope to Scipio Creek. Conveniently 

vaulted ceiling. Two bedrooms are on each side of the great 

located just minutes to downtown Apalachicola, yet on a 


located just minutes to downtown Apalachicola, yet on room area with a convenient bath in between. $899,900. 

secluded tree lined road. $169,000. 

room area with convenient bath in between. $899,900. 

secluded tree lined road. $169,000. 




easy access to the Apalachicola Bay. Beautiful wooded 


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