PARMA, Idaho — There is a buzz of excitement in Parma.

What was once an overgrown patch of weeds is now a pollinator paradise.

It took a hive of activity to bring this project to life.

University of Idaho staff, master gardeners, and volunteers all came together to make a new pollinator garden at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Parma, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Dr. Barbara Petty.

"What goes into something like this is a lot. We number one invited the Canyon County Master Gardeners," said Brad Stokes, Canyon County University of Idaho Extension Educator.

"I've been team lead for 8 years now," said Maria Held, Canyon County Advanced Master Gardener.

"We had Parma staff help out a bunch with this project," said Stokes.

"I participated in designing the garden, in the con

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