Natural Nectar Learning Center
Pollinators are the pulse of the planet. Observing hummingbirds, bumblebees, honey bees, butterflies, and moths in our yards is one of the most rewarding experiences of gardening - and these beneficial insects need our help. Learn more about how to choose and how to grow the best nectar-rich plants to support pollinators in your garden all season long.
Designing Your Pollinator Garden With Natural Nectar Plants
What is natural nectar? A comprehensive guide to the importance of nectar-rich blooms for nourishing pollinators
Top recommendations for nectar plants, plus how to certify your garden with the International Hummingbird Society
Learn more about the amazing migration journey of hummingbirds, and which nectar-rich flowers will fuel their flight
David Salman's personal favorite hummingbird plants, plus tips for your garden
Learn about the four basic elements needed for a habitat garden, including their favorite nectar plants
Learn more about growing Asclepias - the host plant for Monarch butterflies and a favorite nectar plant for pollinators
Learn about favorite flowers to feed the bees from spring through summer and into fall, plus tips for bee-friendly gardens
Learn about what makes bumblebees unique in the world of native bees, and what native plants are our favorites
High Country Gardens introductions designed with pollinators in mind
These nectar-rich blooms are hummingbird magnets and a specialty of High Country Gardens
These late summer and fall blooms are an essential food source for pollinators
Over a dozen fall-flowering perennials for late-season natural nectar sourcess
Pollinator Garden Inspiration & Ideas
They replaced their lawn with bold, colorful flowers to save water and support pollinators
He replaced his thirsty Bermuda grass lawn with a breathtaking waterwise perennial garden
Every inch of this backyard is a showcase of colorful blooms, creating a home for hummingbirds
Explore inspiring waterwise gardens from our customers across the West
Learn More From High Country Gardens
Sustainability Begins In Your Backyard
See all of our helpful articles and how-to guides
Plants With A Purpose: Natural Nectar Plants For A Thriving Pollinator Garden
High Country Gardens was founded on the idea that our gardens must be more than just beautiful. As a result of widespread pesticide use and the loss of wild habitats, pollinator populations are in steep decline. Through the creation of beautiful and diverse gardens and landscapes, featuring a diverse selection of nectar and pollen-rich flowering plants that bloom throughout the growing season, and with the use of organic gardening techniques, our passion for gardening can help protect our most important pollinators.
Learn everything you need to know about how to grow a pollinator garden with advice from decades of growing in the tough conditions of the West and Southwest.
Sustainability Begins In Your Backyard