pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər 
: one that pollinates: such as
a
: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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Some of the biggest garden trends this year — and some that have been around for a while — are container, pollinator, and community gardening, according to Katie Dubow, president of Garden Media Group, a trendspotting firm that focuses on the garden industry.
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Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Oregano’s strong fragrance will help deter pests that could harm okra as well as attract pollinators to the garden to increase production.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
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Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Oregano’s strong fragrance will help deter pests that could harm okra as well as attract pollinators to the garden to increase production.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər
: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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