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Be a Hummingbird

Welcome to the second edition of the 6th graders research journal where we find out more about the action that they are taking to protect the planet.

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To overcome this challenge, we have found many families

who are hosting hives in their family gardens so we will

support them by creating insect feeders from recycled

plastic and they will post updates of their hives on our GSL

websites. This is more sustainable because it is better to

have a lot of gardens instead of just one.

What flowers attract bees and butterflies?

During my research I found out that there are specific

flowers and plants that attract bees and butterflies the

most like: Alyssum, Aster, Bee balm, Butterfly bush,

Calendula,Cosmos, Daylily, Delphinium, Lavender, Roses,

Blue and purple flower, Daisies and many more. These

plants have to be planted in a very precise way. For

example they need an equal amount of shade, equal

amount of sun, enough water and natural fertilizers to

make them grow faster.

The area we chose to garden already supports healthy

plants and we are confident that our pollinators will thrive

in this area.

What way can we help our garden grow in a natural and

healthy way?

You might be wondering how we can help our garden

grow faster and healthier? Well, lots of gardeners think that

using toxic fertilizers is the best way to help their garden

and plants grow. What they don’t know is that those

fertilizers they were using is killing the animals that help

pollinate the garden and the plants.

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