In Omaha, a local non profit gathers rescue plants and overstock from retailers and garden donors the area. The plants are given free to libraries, schools, etc and the majority are sold to plant lovers and with the funds donated to the Omaha Public Library for technology purchases.
Definitely a labor of love for all involved. It is Benson Plant Rescue, and they have a facebook page.
On a different note, home depot annual and perennial plants (not Bonnie) have a tag tucked far into the soil with a notice that they have insect (bee) killing products. The verbiage is very vague for the general public.
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