How to Build a #BeeHotel (Guide with Pictures)

Excerpt: "Many native bee populations have been in steep declines over the years. Some species are actually threatened with extinction. So anything we can do to help mitigate and prevent further damage to bee population will be beneficial. And not just beneficial to the bees, but the rest of the ecosystem, as bees are key pollinators for all the fruits, vegetables, and flowers that we enjoy!

So, in addition to planting native plants, we can create even more habitat for bees by building bee-houses and bee-hotels. And besides looking great in a garden, they can attract some friendly solitary bees! Solitary bees live by themselves, and don’t have a queen/hive. They only sting if threatened, get caught up in clothing, or are stepped on. So they are a minimal risk to people/pets.

And, many of these solitary and native bees are better for pollinating your flowers and vegetables than honey bees……."

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#DIY #SolarPunkSunday #BuildingForPollinators #GardeningForPollinators

The overwhelming urge to do something constructive in the garden - but not too constructive because it's hot out there - came upon me and so I've had a delightful time drilling holes in the wood pile at the end of the garden to help insects. Ideally, would love some more bees to take up residence, of course.

#Gardening #BeeHotel