125- Bees, Caterpillars, and the Importance of Insects with Dr Tallamy
125- Bees, Caterpillars, and the Importance of Insects with Dr Tallamy  
Podcast: The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
Published On: Tue Mar 03 2020
Description: Today, I’m joined by Dr. Douglas Tallamy and have a great conversation about bees, caterpillars, and how important insects are for our gardens and the world around us. He has a new book, Nature’s Best Hope, that will help us to think about our gardens in a holistic way.     SHOW NOTES:   Plants Good for Pollinators: Sunflowers Goldenrods Willows Asters Black Cherry Plums Maples Fringe Tree Native Holly Button Bush Clethra Bottle Brush Buckeye Oak Trees   Find plants in your area: https://www.nwf.org/NativePlantFinder   (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)   Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard https://amzn.to/2T5QhLx     Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.   https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off   Connect with Jill:   Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup   Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/   Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/