Meanwhile, our native pollinators are hovering nearby thinking, “Ma’am… where is the actual food?” Native plants, on the other hand, are the hometown heroes of the pollinator world. Native flowers and native pollinators evolved together over thousands of years. Replacing native habitat with purely ornamental landscaping can unintentionally create a food desert for pollinators. She is passionate about native plants, pollinator habitat, and helping people connect more deeply to the landscapes of Northwest Colorado.