Summer is the perfect time to think about planting not just for beauty, but for purpose. Trees, shrubs, and flowers can do so much more than brighten a yard; they can help attract and sustain honey bees.
As many of you know, we care for thousands of our own “pet” bees. Our yard is a little heaven for them, buzzing with life, filled with nectar-rich blooms. But across the world, honey bees are disappearing at an alarming rate. And that’s not just sad for nature lovers; it’s dangerous for all of us.
Why Bees Matter
Bees are some of the most important pollinators on earth.
- Of 100 crop species that provide 90% of the global food supply, 71 depend on bee pollination.
- Apples, berries, cucumbers, pumpkins, and even the grains that feed livestock are all tied to bee pollination.
- Without bees, much of our food supply and the balance of nature itself is at risk.
What’s Harming the Bees?
The biggest culprit: insecticides.
- Flowers and plants sprayed with chemicals can poison bees directly.
- Even when not immediately fatal, they cause chronic health issues, weakening entire colonies.
- Habitat loss, climate change, and industrial farming practices only add to the crisis.
The message is clear: we can’t keep going down this path. Protecting the bees means protecting our own future.
What Can We Do?
It doesn’t take much to make a difference. Here are some simple but powerful ways to help bees thrive:
- Ban harmful pesticides – Choose organic, bee-safe alternatives for your garden.
- Preserve wild habitats – Bees need wildflowers, trees, and open spaces to survive.
- Support organic farming – Buying organic food supports practices that are safer for pollinators.
- Plant, plant, plant! – Fill your gardens, balconies, and community spaces with bee-friendly blooms.
Some flowers bees love: lavender, echinacea, bee balm, sunflowers, rosemary, and wildflowers of all kinds. They’ll reward you by pollinating your garden and giving life back to the ecosystem.
Why This Matters to Sans
Just like healthy soil and thriving bees are vital to the earth, protecting your skin’s natural ecosystem is vital to its health. That’s why Sans products are preservative-free, water-free, and filled with pure plant botanicals because we believe balance, whether in nature or on your skin, is everything.
🗝️ Key Takeaway
Protecting pollinators like honeybees starts with planting flowers and avoiding pesticides, ensuring biodiversity and food security.
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