Putting the Garden to Bed: Supporting Pollinators

Learn the secrets of pruning and trimming your garden in the autumn to support pollinators and biodiversity for the coming seasons. As the growing season winds down, how we tend our gardens in the fall shapes what thrives there next year. Join us for this hands-on lecture of the How Does Your Garden Grow? series, focused on preparing your garden for winter in a way that supports pollinators and biodiversity for seasons to come. We'll cover when and how to cut back and prune thoughtfully, leaving seed heads, hollow stems, and leaf litter in place where they matter most, so overwintering insects and beneficial pollinators have the habitat they need. You'll leave with a practical framework for fall garden cleanup that works with nature's cycles rather than against them, plus techniques you can apply right away in your own garden. Whether you're new to pollinator-friendly gardening or looking to refine your seasonal routine, this session offers guidance you can put into practice this fall.