The Bees-ness of Pollen in the Triangle
This episode is all about pollen. It's more than the yellow cloud that boosts the business of carwashes and Kleenex. We're talking to the Urban Beekeeper, Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, and the Marketing Director of Fairview Garden Center, Heather Rollins.
- Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, Founder and CEO of Bee Downtown shares about her journey and passion to educate and inspire through beekeeping, corporate hive programs and partnerships.
- We discuss why bees are like the pandas of the insect world.
- Honeybees are often in the spotlight but there are many other pollinators we can take practical steps to support.
- Leigh-Kathryn walks us through how her company was founded, how it has grown and how the company's staff is passionate about bringing joy to their partners.
- Heather Rollins from Fairview Garden Center joins us to continue the conversation about pollinators with some helpful tips on the right types of plants that can support local bees and butterflies right here in the Triangle.
- Heather highlights what types of local plants do well in our region, when to plant them, which ones work best in shade and much more.
- Heather lists some great resources to learn more about gardening in the Triangle, whether it's the nursery's blog, YouTube channel, Instagram and Facebook.
Creators and Guests
Host
Adam Cave
Marketing manager, writer, content and brand creator, graphic designer, and arts professional
Host
Melissa Wistehuff
Social Media and Community Engagement Manager for Midtown Magazine, freelance writer + social media manager
Producer
Joe Woolworth
Owner of Podcast Cary, the Studio Cary, and Relevant Media Solutions in Cary, NC Your friendly neighborhood creative.
