Birds & Bees Blog
For gardeners looking to unlearn harmful practices & start gardening for the planet.
No Mow May: A Well-Meaning Mistake for Ontario Bees
No Mow May’s hidden costs? Invasive plants, empty calories, and eco-placebo. While the idea is popular, No Mow May in Ontario is a well-meaning distraction. Instead of helping our native bees, No Mow May can facilitate the spread of invasive plants and create confusion around which plants we need to support Ontario’s biodiversity.
Are You Choosing the Right Flowers to Save the Bees?
While honeybees get most attention, our native bees are the ones that really need saving. These beautiful Ontario wildflowers will support our Ontario native bees.
