Thanks to Blogging for Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.įor more reviews see: This lovely book is full of information for the gardener who wants to attract pollinators, especially the all important bees. The list of bee friendly plants included makes it easy for anyone to head out to a local nursery and get started creating a fun, useful and nurturing garden. The fact that spring is just around the corner makes this book a must have for any gardener or anyone who is interested in helping bees flourish. This book made me realize that I need to pay more attention to what is attracted to my garden and why. ![]() For example, I was unaware that bees are able to see blues, yellow and whites more so than pinks or reds. I also came away knowing so much more about how many different types of bees there are and other interesting information. I came away with a lot of ideas about what plants I could incorporate into my garden in order to encourage more bees. One of the things that make this such a great book is the inclusion of lots of photos that allow the reader to visualize what the authors are describing. ![]() I particularly liked the Chapter entitled Bee garden basics which gave instructions on how to create nesting sites for bees. ![]() The authors also give great tips for designing a garden to attract different types of bees. They begin with the importance of bees and moves on to what type of plants one can use to attract bees in a typical garden as well as in an edible garden. The chapters are informative and well organized. The cover alone made me want to dive right in. This lovely book is loaded with interesting information about how anyone can create a bee-friendly garden. From “super blooming” flowers to regional plant lists and plants to avoid, The Bee-Friendly Garden is an essential tool for every gardener who cares about the planet and wants to make their yard a welcoming habitat for nature’s most productive pollinator. Illustrated with spectacular full-color photos, The Bee-Friendly Garden debunks myths about bees, explains seasonal flower progression, and provides detailed instructions for nest boxes and water features. improve the quality, flavor, and size of your produce. ![]()
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