New survey offers a glimmer of hope for declining native bee populations
A new survey of native bees and the plants they need offers an encouraging sign that native bees can bounce back if we throw them a lifeline in the form of carefully selected plants in our gardens.
The survey suggests that if enough home gardeners plant targeted plants, the bees’ habitat loss will be mitigated, and the bees will show up. “These are very small animals; you don’t need 100 acres to make an impact. A tiny bee can do well in a small residential setting.” Continue reading...