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It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants
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It’s OK to mow in May − the best way to help pollinators is by adding native plants

By Christina Grozinger and Harland Patch, Penn State

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It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and support bees and other pollinators.

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Foraging’s Spring Backyard Splendor: Dandelions and Violets
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Foraging’s Spring Backyard Splendor: Dandelions and Violets

This story is a part of “A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes,” a series in partnership with expert forager Lisa M. Rose with the mission of nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world through foraging.

As spring unfolds its vibrant hues, what better way to celebrate the season than by embracing the often overlooked splendor of dandelions and violets?

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