Comments on: 9 Ways Non-Beekeepers Can Help Pollinators

By: John Barry

John Barry — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 14:38:42 +0000

We have a toxin-free yard where bees are attracted by lots of mulberry trees and the meadow in our front yard on a cul-de-sac in Bolton.

We would welcome your hives.

By: Steve Awoleye

Steve Awoleye — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:27:33 +0000

Educating and inspiring. Thanks for this

By: Mary Thompson

Mary Thompson — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:23:15 +0000

I would love to establish a backyard bee colony but the local municipal government consider bees to be livestock and therefore, beekeeping is not allowed. Ridiculous. Meanwhile I do all the other things – totally organic, bee-friendly plants, nectar feeders, a little stream 20 feet long built just of wild things. One perennial really beloved by honey bees is the oriental poppy.

Mary T.
Bee Guardian who lives at 49.5 No.

By: jay

jay — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 16:49:30 +0000

“Support organic farmers who also don’t use pesticides”

Myth. Organic producers use use pesticides that are approved for organic use. Many organic pesticides have very little testing behind them. Some organic pesticides are not allowed to be used in conventional agriculture due to toxicity issues.

When the biggest growth in organic produce is because CostCo now sells organic produce, organic production starts to look a lot like conventional production.

By: Dick Hannum

Dick Hannum — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 13:44:14 +0000

Would like to learn more about possessing wax , from beginning to end?

By: Jacob Thomas

Jacob Thomas — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 06:21:34 +0000

In reply to Linda. Very Good . Let Us all plant more fruit trees and make garden with plenty of flowers..

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 00:49:53 +0000

One other thing that I think is so important that we can do is plant flowers that bees love. Feed them!

By: Celine

Celine — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:39:19 +0000

Loved your article. I am not wanting to set up honey bee hives since there is an issue in my area with black bears and not interested in attracting them. I have tried attracting Mason bees when lived in Oregon. My nursery lady is a proponent of both Mason and bumble guys. I bought a Humble Bumble house from her. Will try to attract both of them in my new place. Also putting in a Butterfly Garden, and a hedgerow. Long live the pollinators!

By: Connie Davey

Connie Davey — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 17:38:03 +0000

I will be presenting pollination at the 46th Parallel Planters meeting in June. May I use a copy of this and another of your informational papers for that meeting? Thank you – Connie Davey, President, 46th Parallel Planters