Next Wednesday, May 20, is World Bee Day, an international observance created to raise awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators to our food supply. It’s also a reminder of how much of our food system depends on pollinators doing their work quietly in the background every single day.
Back in February and March, many of you followed along through our six part series covering why real honey crystallizes, understanding bee pollen, botanical sexism, bees at work, royal jelly, and finally, honey beyond the myths. Different topics, but all connected by the same thread: pollinators matter far more than most people realize.
The good news is that supporting them doesn’t require anything dramatic. A small patch of flowers, a few well chosen plants, or even a simple container garden can help provide forage for bees throughout the season.
Last weekend at the Los Ranchos Growers Market, the Master Gardeners highlighted several pollinator friendly plants that do particularly well in our dry climate, including:
Western Yarrow
Desert Marigold
Butterfly Weed
Chocolate Flower
Mexican Hat
Evening Primrose
Simple choices like these help build healthier ecosystems right in your own backyard.
If you already keep raw honey, bee pollen, or Power Honey in your kitchen, you’re more connected to this system than most. Power Honey, our blend of raw honey and bee pollen, remains one of the easiest ways to enjoy both together.
We’ll have honey, bee pollen, and Power Honey available at market this Saturday, and many of these bee friendly plants, along with others, can also be found throughout the growers market. Come say hello, pick up something good, and maybe bring home a few flowers for the bees while you’re at it. See you Saturday morning!
For the Bees,
Brenna & Kenny
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