

It’s not just the pollinators: Promoting a balanced ecosystem
We know that the number and diversity of insects is decreasing. And we know we’re to blame – at least in part. Although we can’t change the world, we do have influence on our little piece of the world: our yards, fields and woods. The energy of any ecosystem starts with the sun. Animals have no way of directly harnessing the sun’s energy to convert it to food. Only plants have chlorophyll, and only they can use the sun’s energy to turn carbon dioxide and water into carboh