I spent years worrying Montana's brutal winters killed native bees. Then I learned they produce antifreeze proteins. They NEED cold like native seeds need stratification. Mind-blowing science that'll completely change how you think about fall cleanup."

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Season 1 finale! That Chicago scientist growing native serviceberries on his third-floor balcony? The bees found him. Research proves container gardens work EVERYWHERE - cities, suburbs, even HOA-restricted areas. This episode covers fall seed planting, cold stratification (easier than you think), overwintering your pots, and why ONE native plant matters for pollinator seasonal lifecycles. Whether you've got a balcony, patio, or single pot, winter is when you plan a pollinator paradise. Includes specific native plant recommendations and the science showing why flowerpots create stepping-stone habitat networks. One pot. One native plant. One person. Real conservation impact. Thank you for helping these tiny little heroes!

https://medium.com/@kellyfrommontana/the-urban-balcony-pollinator-revolution-2025-state-of-small-space-conservation-af772a3862c5

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They're beautiful, Instagram-worthy, and the face of pollinator conservation. But butterflies might be the worst pollinators in your garden.

Discover why the most popular pollinators are actually the least effective, why your butterfly garden might be making things worse, and what you should be planting instead if you actually care about pollination.

This episode is going to ruffle some wings.

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For years, I blamed goldenrod for my fall allergies - until allergy testing proved I was wrong. Discover why this golden 'weed' is innocent, what's really making you sneeze, and why goldenrod might be the most important pollinator plant in North America. Spoiler: It's hosting the feeding frenzy of the year.

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Season 1 Bonus Episode: Seeds I love + Downloadable Planting Guide

Want to help pollinators but think it's expensive or complicated? Think again! I'm sharing the native seeds that transformed my Montana garden and attracted dozens of pollinator species - all on a budget and varieties for your region - you won't believe. Fall is the perfect time to start, and I'll show you exactly how.

Go to my website and sign up for my Free Native Planting Guide:

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Thank you for helping give a voice to the 4000 native pollinators of North America!

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Meet the bees that think sunflowers are the center of the universe! Discover the specialist bees that nest in stems, sleep in flower heads, and time their entire lives around sunflower season. From underground timing masters to aerial apartment dwellers, the Sunflower Society has secrets you never imagined.

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Think pollinator season is over? Think again! Discover the epic fall festival happening on wild asters - where native bees run the ultimate celebration circuit, and 'weedy' flowers throw the most important parties of the year. From specialized mining bees to migrating monarchs, everyone's hitting this festival scene!

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They're everywhere in your garden, perfectly disguised as bees. But these master con artists are actually flies - and they might be your garden's best-kept secret! Discover the pollinators hiding in plain sight and why their 'fake bee' act is actually saving your plants.

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Those tiny flashes of emerald and copper zipping through your garden aren't gnats - they're living jewels! Meet the metallic sweat bees that sparkle like flying gemstones and yes, some of them think you're delicious. Discover why these miniature marvels might be the most beautiful pollinators you never knew existed.

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While you're inside binge-watching Netflix, there's an entire crew of pollinators working the night shift in your garden. This week, we uncover the conspiracy you sleep through every single night - and why moths are secretly better at their jobs than butterflies will ever be. Spoiler alert: your evening dog walks are about to get a LOT more interesting. Grab a red flashlight and prepare to meet the pollinator workforce that punches in when the sun goes down!

Join our secret pollinator community on Facebook at (6) Facebook and share your night shift discoveries with #SecretPollinators!

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