Artist Tells Stories Of Dead Bees
Artist Sarah Hatton has created a series of works using thousands of dead bees displayed in spirals symbolic of agriculture. She wants to bring attention to bees’ decline due to pesticide use. Full Story — website
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Sustainable Living & Growing Resources for Grand Rapids, Michigan & Beyond
Pollinators ♥ Native Plants Pt.2
Planting native flowering plants & grasses in the garden and/or landscape, will improve native pollinator populations by providing this necessary food and forage ✿
Western Honey Bee
The Western Honey Bee -Apis mellifera has both summer and winter workers. Winter honey bees emerge from eggs laid at the end of summer…
Pollinators ♥ Native Plants Pt.1
Pollinators are important for a healthy ecosystem & critical to many food crops, but are often lacking in urban gardens & landscapes ✿
Honeybee Impact
Don’t underestimate the impact of the honeybee. -read this article by Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary on the process of pollination by honeybees.