How pollinator pathways are turning city alleys into thriving insect havens
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On a warm afternoon in Bristol, an alleyway once known for litter and neglect is now humming with life. Catmint, yarrow, geraniums, and anemones fill the air with color and scent, attracting bumblebees, hoverflies, and ladybirds. “It’s buzzing with Read More...
Breda becomes EU’s first National Park City, setting a hopeful path for greener urban living
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The Dutch city of Breda, with its cobblestone streets and centuries-old canals, has just added another charming distinction to its name: it is now the first National Park City in the European Union. Designated in May by the National Park City Foundation, Read More...
Attention lazy gardeners! Why doing less can boost butterfly populations in your garden
A recent scientific study published in the journal Science of the Total Environment demonstrates that a small change in lawn maintenance habits can have a significant impact on butterfly populations, providing hope for conservation efforts and helpful information for gardeners who want to help Read More...
Boosting urban plant diversity: A strategy for increasing insect species in cities
Plant diversity is being used more and more in urban landscaping because of its revolutionary potential to restore urban ecosystems and increase insect populations. A recent study led by Dr. Luis Mata of the University of Melbourne demonstrates the extraordinary potential of increasing native Read More...
Plantlife launches No Mow May campaign to support pollinators in the UK
Conservation charity Plantlife is urging gardeners in the UK to “do nothing for nature” this month as part of their No Mow May campaign. This campaign is designed to let wildflowers grow unrestrained in people’s yards, to provide more food for pollinators. Plantlife has even approached Read More...