BEE a hero for pollinators

This Earth Day, be a hero for all our pollinating friends—simple actions can make a BIG difference!

Supporting pollinators like bees and butterflies is crucial for a thriving ecosystem and a bountiful garden. By making thoughtful choices in your gardening practices, you can create a welcoming habitat for these essential creatures.

Here is a SIMPLE list of things you can do to help:

Plant Native Flowers – Many local garden centers sell native plants.  Better yet, support your local garden club.  They always have plant sales in the early spring.  If you can’t find any native flowers, you can always go on-line to find seeds local to your area.

Avoid Pesticides – Kind of goes without saying.  Pesticides have a direct correlation with bee colony collapse disorder. They also impair pollinator’s ability to forage.  Even trace amounts of pesticides disrupt foraging behavior, the ability to find food and navigate.

Provide a Water Source - All creatures need water and that includes bees.  Leave a small dish of water out for them.  BUT make sure to put pebbles out so they have some place to land without drowning.  If you have a natural water source, add some rocks or gravel, so they have some place to perch.

Leave Some Wild Areas in Your Yard- Sow some wild native seeds and let them grow

Support Local Beekeepers – Hit your local farmers market and buy local honey