Independent garden centers are offering plants and solutions to keep pollinators happy, and many are capturing their own bee, bird and butterfly encounters on Instagram in beautiful ways. The images have proved to be a big hit with industry professionals as well as consumers. From hummingbirds to Monarchs to honey bees, here are some close-ups that celebrate our very important pollinating friends.

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