Did you know that bees are in serious trouble worldwide?
Some countries have experienced a decline in their bee population by as much as 50% in the last few years. This is not only tragic for bees, but also for our entire ecosystem. Fortunately, there are many ways in which we can all do our part to save our bees.
Bees are critical to our ecosystem – everything from the flowers we love to the foods we eat relies on these remarkable little pollinators. But like every other living thing, bees can be vulnerable to disease. Varroa mite is one of these diseases which affect bees.
Have you ever heard of sweat bees?
Here are some common, frequently asked questions about these busy, beneficial little bees…
Commonly referred to as sweat bees or sugar bag bees, these bees are the second largest family of bees worldwide. Scientifically known as Halictidae, they usually have a dark metallic appearance.
Caterpillar to butterfly kits give you the chance to observe close-up the fascinating life cycle of butterflies. Seeing a tiny caterpillar grow into a large fat grub, then turning into a chrysalis, and emerging as a butterfly is a fantastic experience. Butterfly kits can be a wonderful gift for kids. Or, you can raise butterflies to release into your garden to help pollinate plants.
If you’re looking for a fun and rewarding educational activity to share with your children at home, why not involve them in the creation of a butterfly garden in your back (or front) yard?
To most children (and many adults!) butterflies are whimsical little garden dwellers and one of the closest things we have to the fairies in children’s stories. Colorful and playful, they are pollinators and a fabulous addition to your garden.
General Care and Maintenance of your Backyard Beehive
Once you’ve installed your colony of bees in their hive in your backyard, you need to care for them. While, to a certain extent, they will look after themselves, there are some seasonal tasks you need to undertake.
Many beekeeping tasks can be divided by the season – this is more weather dependent than date-dependent, though. It’s a good idea to keep a check on your bees, but it must not be overdone as it can be disruptive to their natural activities.
A colony of bees is made up of as many as fifty thousand creatures, and different bees have different roles. These are the hive’s queen, drones, and worker bees. Perhaps the busiest of these are the Worker Bees! Read more
Attracting beautiful butterflies to your garden is a priority for many gardeners. Not only are these lovely little creatures gorgeous to look at, but they are also important pollinators. One way you can attract butterflies to your backyard is by growing butterfly weed.
Congratulations! You’ve decided to adopt a colony of backyard honeybees. Keeping these smart, organized, and resourceful little creatures can be a very rewarding hobby.
Before you purchase or otherwise acquire your bees, you’ll need to set up a hive for them to live, breed, and make honey in.
Creating a butterfly garden can attract hordes of these beautiful flying insects in summer. Butterflies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Monarchs, red admirals, swallowtails, and skippers are just some of the types of butterflies you can entice to your yard. These fluttering insects are fascinating and they play an essential role in your garden’s biodiversity.