Pollinator Paths – Winter Planting

Pollinator paths are networks of connected green spaces designed to provide safe passage, refuge, and resources for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects. These paths, often created by linking parks, gardens, and other urban vegetation, help these creatures navigate fragmented landscapes and find food and shelter. Essentially, they act as “stepping stones” between larger habitat patches, allowing pollinators to move more freely.

The Pollinator Path concept was brought to Grey Lynn by Andrea Reid. The first area is still thriving in the Hakanoa Reserve.

Winter is a great time for planting. It’s time to get fruit trees and natives into the ground to give them the best chance for our long, hot, dry seasons, even more important as food and fuel prices skyrocket.

“Nature is really good at setting itself up for success. We just need to do things at the right time, and winter means lots of soil moisture, and an opportunity for roots to settle and spread over the next couple of months in time for spring. There are still those beautiful, sun filled winter days to make the most of getting outdoors and connecting with nature.” Andrea says.