A Gardener’s Guide To Protecting The Bees
• Bees are important to our survival, responsible for one-third of all bites of food consumed; their dwindling population spells disaster for humankind
• Without bees, certain favorite foods may no longer be available and veg harvest yields could decrease by up to 71%
• Gardeners can help protect bees by limiting insecticide use, refraining from cutting/weeding flowers, choosing flowers that bees love, creating a water source and providing a shelter and habitat
• Buying local honey helps support beekeepers, and providing sugar water for tired bees is a simple way to revive them
• Bee Cities USA support communities in taking steps to protect bee populations, citizens can become involved in global bee conservation organizations
• Making small changes in gardens & lifestyle can contribute towards preserving the declining bee population
• Without bees, certain favorite foods may no longer be available and veg harvest yields could decrease by up to 71%
• Gardeners can help protect bees by limiting insecticide use, refraining from cutting/weeding flowers, choosing flowers that bees love, creating a water source and providing a shelter and habitat
• Buying local honey helps support beekeepers, and providing sugar water for tired bees is a simple way to revive them
• Bee Cities USA support communities in taking steps to protect bee populations, citizens can become involved in global bee conservation organizations
• Making small changes in gardens & lifestyle can contribute towards preserving the declining bee population