The Fairhope Times

Fairhope, Alabama    Restoration underway.  MAGNOLIA BEACH PROJECT Work is continuing to restore the city's pollinator/butterfly garden at Magnolia Beach; insects are essential to pollinate other plants including farm products -- and monarch butterflies utilize them on their annual migration through the area. The city received a grant last year and a contractor (Wetland Resources Environmental) began in March to remove invasive plants (mostly kudzu); continued trimming and limited, periodic herbicide spraying has continued in ensuing weeks to prevent re-emergence of unwanted plants. Planting of more native species is planned too. The federal grant was for $6,912 from the Gulf Coast Resource Conservation and Development Council; the city's matching share was $1,896.  The Rotary Club paid for the descriptive kiosk sign.    Project description.   WALMART'S GARDEN OVERGROWN TOO A similar pollinator garden installed on private property at the Fairhope Walmart by that company tw