Viewing post #1270924 by nativeplantlover

Hi Britnay! Love your dress!

As Mellie suggested, you'll learn so much by going over to the thread where we all discuss and share photos and information about bees! We'd love to see some of what you've planted and help you along to make your own choices. Did you know that Honey bees that produce honey and live in hives are originally from Europe? Many people don't realize that there are many more native bees(to America) that have always been around and live outside of hives: in the ground, in between rock crevices, under bark etc.They usually don't sting like the honey bee can, and they often do an even better job at pollination!! They need help too-- not just the honey bee. There's even lots of unusual and interesting wasps that don't always sting and keep the balance of beneficial insects in your garden. Even varieties of strange flies do the job. So here's a few photos of some "native bees" and wasps and other pollinators. I hope you'll be intrigued Britnay:






If you'd like to start small, here's link to a mail order place to buy the little tube nest and bees you see in the left column third down. It's a leaf cutter bee. http://crownbees.com/
We're a friendly bunch here to help you learn more. You can send me a "treemail" here at NGA anytime!