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Greetings From SeaWorld’s Garden of Discovery June 2002 ------------------- What’s Happening in SeaWorld’s Gardens This Month?
------------------- Beneficial Insects What are beneficial insects and why do we want them in our garden? We consider an insect beneficial if it either devours the so called "bad bugs" (the ones who destroy our plants) or if it pollinates our plants. Who would imagine that cute little ladybug a predator! Praying mantis, decollate snails, lacewings, green lynx spiders are also among the “good bug” brigade. Some beneficials prey on specific insects, while others are less selective. To encourage beneficial insects in your garden refrain from spraying chemicals and plant wildflowers as an attractant. For beneficials to survive they need nectar, water and insects. Take time one day and observe the hidden life in your own backyard. Chances are you already have a selection of beneficial insects roaming around. So many of us are programmed to squash anything that resembles a bug! That creepy little bug you are ready to squash just might be your ally. Beneficial insects can help restore or create a natural balance that will protect a garden in an eco-friendly way. Many farmers now use beneficial insects to help control damage to crops. Here at Sea World we use ladybugs and decollate snails. Beneficial insects can be purchased at many local nurseries. They can also be ordered through the mail. The links below will take you to some “good bug” web sites:
------------------- Wildlife Watch Recent entries from our Wildlife Spotters log include:
------------------- Weather Report June is our most predictable month. Typically morning low clouds give way to sunny pleasant afternoons. High temperatures are in the mid 70’s with overnight lows in the low 60’s. Any measurable rain is a very remote possibility as our average rainfall for the month is six one hundredths of an inch. We have updated our live weather link from SeaWorld’s Garden of Discovery: ------------------- Outreach Update SeaWorld’s Garden of Discovery will be at the San Diego Fair Flower Stage on July 2nd, 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Activities will include making bird feeders to take home and gardening for children demonstrations. Hope to see you there.
For information on your customized educational opportunity in the Garden of Discovery contact Jeff Hall or Melanie Repikoff (619) 226-3900 ext. 2207. E-mail us at SWCLandscape@SeaWorld.com Visit our SeaWorld Garden Web site. Garden of Discovery Partners: |
