Planting for Pollinators Online Course

Join us for a deep dive into Utah’s Pollinator Habitat Program and learn how to create a stunning, low-water pollinator garden right at home. Whether you’re replacing the lawn, planning a new waterwise landscape, or looking to boost habitat in your existing yard, this session will walk you through practical steps that make pollinator projects successful.

Liz Hamilton with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food will cover:

1. An overview of the Pollinator Habitat Program and how to apply.
2. What’s included in this year’s pollinator plant mix and how to use it in a home landscape.
3. Watering needs during establishment and beyond.
4. Tips for keeping pollinator plantings healthy, attractive, and weed-resistant.
5. How pollinator gardens can complement turf-replacement projects and landscape incentives.
6. Real project examples, before-and-after photos, and design ideas to get you started.
7. Seasonal timing: when to plant, what to expect in year one, and how to prepare for winter.

If you’re looking for a beautiful, low-maintenance way to support bees, butterflies, and other wildlife, while staying waterwise, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

If you’re interested in the Landscape Incentive program, you can check eligibility and requirements at SlowTheFlow.org.