Bees
Bees are the most reliable pollinators most Growing Dome owners interact with, whether managed honeybees in nearby hives, native bees visiting during open-vent seasons, or bumblebee colonies installed inside the dome for crop-specific pollination. This category brings together writing on bees in the Growing Dome context: hive placement near a dome, integrating bumblebees for indoor pollination, native bee support, what to do about bees that get trapped inside, and stories from owners with bee programs ranging from casual to serious. Explore content for dome owners interested in beekeeping at any level.
Happy National Pollinator Week!
June 17, 2024
Pollinator Week is a time to celebrate the vital role these insects play in our environment. It's also an opportunity to reflect on our practices to be sure we're doing our best to help them thrive.
Attracting Bees to your Greenhouse
October 13, 2021
Will Bees Help Your Greenhouse? Attracting bees to your greenhouse will certainly encourage ample harvests. New greenhouses don’t always get discovered by local pollinators, which might leave the gardener empty-handed, or with much less produce than anticipated when it comes time to harvest. It is the job of the gardener to help pollinators find the…