Honeybees and wild pollinators face steep challenges from habitat loss and climate changes. You don't need your own hive to protect them—small steps in your backyard make a world of difference.

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How You Can Help Today

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1. Plant for All Seasons

Bees need food from early spring to late autumn. Plant single-petal flowers like Crocuses, Lavender, Sunflowers, and—of course—Borage! Single flowers allow bees easy access to the nectar and pollen.

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2. Leave a Little "Wild" Space

Dandelions and clover are vital early-season food sources. Ditch the weedkiller and embrace a slightly messy lawn, or let a small patch grow naturally to provide shelter and forage. Especially in early Spring, June and Late Summer.

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3. Provide a Safe Watering Hole

Bees get incredibly thirsty working the fields! Put out a shallow dish filled with water and pebbles or marbles. The stones give the bees a safe place to land and drink

without the risk of drowning.