Learn about utilizing native and targeted plantings for beneficial insect and pollinator populations on your farm or garden. Pest pressure can be one of the biggest challenges in organic gardening, and this workshop is dedicated to attracting favorable insects to work the front lines of pest control.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-food-with-beneficial-insects-and-pollinators-tickets-75904421167
Location: Holliday Park Nature Center
Adddress: 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Date: Friday, December 6, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $12 online
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Refreshments & Coffee
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Heather Holm, award-winning author of Pollinators of Native Plants and Bees, will discuss strategies to attract specific bees and beneficial insects to increase pollination and reduce insect pest populations in fruit and vegetable gardens.
11:15 – 12:00 p.m.
Elli Blaine, Marion County SWCD, will present best management practices for planting native plants in or near the garden, including considerations for spacing, timing, plant species selection, sourcing, cost, and planting methods.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Provided and Networking – Sandwiches by Duos Catering
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This program is organized by the Marion County SWCD, with support from Clean Water Indiana and the Marion County Farm Bureau.
