Bees
Bees are important greenhouse pollinators, but they are part of a much broader community that can include native bees, bumblebees, hoverflies, butterflies, moths, wasps, beetles, and other beneficial visitors. This category explores how to attract and support bees and other pollinators around a Growing Dome, including pollinator-friendly plants, native bee habitat, honeybee and bumblebee considerations, and hand-pollination options when natural pollinators are limited.
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…