It’s no secret that our environment has been suffering over the years. The state of the bee population is one of the issues that worries me the most.
Honey bees, along with other bees, butterflies and pollinators are responsible for the health and growth of a large percentage of our flowering plants. Pollinators like honey beestransfer pollenfrom the male part of the flower to the female part of the flower, making it possible for them to grow and prosper.
Some plants are capable of pollinating themselves, and there are other ways that pollination occurs naturally, but bees are significantcontributors to pollination.
In short, many flowering plants, including the ones that produce food for people and help feed livestock, would greatly suffer at the loss of bees.The British Beekeepers Association据报道,我们三分之一的食物依赖于授粉,蜜蜂对我们的经济贡献很大。
How To Help The Bees
A portion of the problem is that bees are affected by the lack of plants in some areas. Withoutpollen and nectar bees cannot survive. In addition, several pesticides that were designed to kill other pests have also impacted the bees negatively, even killing a large amount of them.
Farmers who have struggled to grow certain crops over the years have taken to renting bees to promote pollination on their land. Farming bees is a great way to contribute to the health of bees, but that can also be a daunting project.
Protecting the bees is an easy way to do your part to help the planet. Here are several easy tips to help save the bees. One of the easiest ways to help save the bees is togrow specific bee-friendly plants.
Flowering Fruits And Vegetables
Most fruits and vegetables that blossom before producing fruit or vegetables are dependent on pollinators. Therefore, mixing in a number of these plants will help your bee garden or pollinator garden flourish, while you enjoy the fruits and vegetables produced.
Here are some commonly grown fruits and vegetables that need pollinators:
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Most berries, including blueberries and strawberries
- Apple trees
Flowering Herbs
Farmers and growers alike cannot go wrong withflowering herbs. Not only do these attract bees and help them pollinate, but they can also be eaten by people and help growers cut down on buying expensive herbs.
- Mint is perfect for making tea or sprucing up a cool summer drink. However, this herb is bound to spread like crazy. Consider planting it in a separate container.
- Thyme also spreads easily but will reward growers because it is so prosperous.
- Lavenderis a hardy option if planters are having a hard time with climate changes. The blue-ish-purple flower will attract bees and also bring a beautiful scent to any garden, patio, or backyard.
- Chives是最容易种植的草本植物之一。它们是有弹性的,它们会以反复出现的农产品和蜜蜂会喜欢的美丽的浅紫色花朵来奖励种植者。香葱可以种在任何花园的一个小角落里,也可以种在单独的花盆里,这样就能茁壮成长。
- Dill
- Sage
- Basil
All of theseflowering herbs很快就能吸引蜜蜂。
Bee Balm And Lemon Balm
Most pollinator gardens are full of fragrant herbs and flowers, but you’ll want to be sure that you include these as well.
光是柠檬香就足以让你的花园充满柠檬香。Bee balmcreates a heavenly aroma, and the flowers will keep the pollinators coming.
Heirloom Plants
Heirloom plantsare a great choice when deciding to plant a bee garden.
转基因植物可以开大而明亮的花,但这并不意味着它们是蜜蜂的理想选择。在种植季节到来时选择传家宝植物。
- Petunias
- Poppies
- Daisies
- Peonies
- Hollyhocks
- Delphiniums
- Geraniums
- Old-fashioned roses
各种形状、大小和颜色也会吸引蜜蜂,把它们带到你的花园。
Native Wildflowers
种植者和农民可能会想要最迷人的花朵或令人印象深刻的植物,但种植当地的花卉、水果、蔬菜和草本植物也很重要。
One of the problems is that with growing cities and decreasing wildlife, the native plants are being forgotten. To learn more about native wildflowers in your area,check out this handy map.
Be Seasonal!
Although you may not remember seeing bees around in the spring or fall, they are still looking for pollen and nectar at these times. Don’t forget to be seasonal when you plant. If you choose plants that bloom throughout the year, you will be continuously helping the bees.
帮助蜜蜂和其他传粉者的最好方法是为它们提供授粉和采集花蜜的机会。即使是最小的贡献也会有帮助!
Freelance writer Marlene Ridgway, grew up in rural West Virginia cooking, keeping chickens, stacking firewood, picking blueberries, and gardening.
Michael Fanningsays
Hi, I have an orchard and an old garden that was setup one hundred years ago,can you help me to select plants to grow to attract more bee’s, I have planted sixty apple trees, what kind of hedge do I replant for best results.
Best Regards,
Michael Fanning.