Pollinators and Plants

Massachusetts encourages the public to "Plant Something"! We encourage you to visit growers and locations across the Commonwealth.

Choosing Pollinator-Friendly Native Plants in Home Gardening

Tools for developing pollinator-friendly landscapes using native plant species

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Whether you are interested in improving pollinator resources on your own property, looking for guidance developing a landscaping plan, these curated lists of native, pollinator-friendly container plants and seeds will help you make the right decisions.

Choose Pollinator-Friendly Native Plants

Honey Producers and Beekeepers

Find information on beekeeping in Massachusetts, how honey is made.

Bees and beekeepers play an important role in the Commonwealth's agriculture. Beekeepers raise bees, which pollinate crops and provide us with honey and other products.

Find honey producers across the state on the MassGrown Map.

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Growing Wild for Pollinators

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A state program to enhance outdoor spaces in a way that benefits pollinators and the environment. For the past five years, the public has been encouraged to install pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and convert lawns into low-mow zones. Learn more about Growing Wild.

Massachusetts Native Plant Palette

Explore native plants and create custom lists ("plant palettes") which you can then bring with you a Massachusetts nursery or garden center.

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Annual Photo Contest

Send us your best photos of your garden, farms and more!

Annual Photo Contest details.

Submit photos online.

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