Join our community of Tennesseans who are actively carving out gardens to attract, feed & nurture pollinating wildlife.
Received your seeds already? Scroll down for instructional videos!
Received your seeds already? Scroll down for instructional videos!
About The Program:Through Generate Some Buzz, we aim to engage hundreds of Tennesseans in establishing new pollinator habitat statewide. We welcome all gardens, both big and small! By participating in this program, you are joining a vibrant community of Tennesseans who are committed to protecting our pollinators, one plot at a time. Populations of many pollinator species like bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds have been negatively impacted by agricultural practices such as using synthetic pesticides, disease and habitat loss. These creatures are experiencing a drastically different world compared to just a few decades ago. Native pollinators depend on native plants to provide habitat and food, and plants need pollinators to help them reproduce. In fact, pollinators assist in the reproduction of 75% of flowering plants worldwide. THAT'S HUGE! So, if we turn our manicured lawns that provide little to nothing for pollinators into havens full of native flowers and wild grasses, we will effectively "Generate Some Buzz" and bring back these essential workers full force! Volunteer at a Pollinator ProjectWe're working at several Nashville schools like; Stratford STEM School, East End Prep, Martin Luther King Jr High School and public parks like; Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Portland Park on creating pollinator habitat in public places. TEC is completing a series of pollinator gardens at Nashville schools and public parks - with a goal of seeing ecological desert lawns turned into native wildflowers habitat. Our program also contains education about establishing pollinator gardens and identifying the wildflowers species. Click the "volunteer" button to see our upcoming opportunities. |
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Populations of many pollinator species like bees, butterflies and bats (yes, they're pollinators too!) have been negatively impacted by agricultural practices such as using synthetic pesticides, disease and habitat loss. These creatures are experiencing a drastically different world compared to just a few decades ago. Native pollinators depend on native plants to provide habitat and food, and plants need pollinators to help them reproduce. In fact, pollinators assist in the reproduction of 75% of flowering plants worldwide. THAT'S HUGE! So, if we turn our manicured lawns that provide little to nothing for pollinators into havens full of native flowers and wild grasses, we will effectively "generate some buzz" and bring back these essential workers full force! |
Getting Started:
Learn more about pollinators and how to create a successful pollinator garden in the "Pollinator Handbook" button and video below.
Cold Stratification: Many wildflower seeds require cold stratification for higher germination rate. It means they need to be exposed to cold temperatures below 40 degree Fahrenheit, to go through a dormancy period before they are able to germinate. In nature seeds undergo dormancy phase during winter time, therefore we suggest planting the seeds in the fall or winter. If you plant them after the cold season, we advise you to place the seeds in the refrigerator for at least 30 days before planting.
If you aren't quite ready to start a garden, keep scrolling to learn more about the interesting world of pollinators in Tennessee!
Get Your Generate Some Buzz Yard Sign!
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These signs will show your friends and neighbors that your wildflower garden supports pollinators and hopefully get them excited about starting a pollinator garden too! Our original signs are made from embossed, recycled aluminum and measure 8 x 12 inches. They are available for a donation of $25 each and can be shipped directly to you. To get yours now, click the button below!
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388,142 Square feet of new pollinator habitat established in Tennessee
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