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National Honey Bee Awareness Day

August 22, 7:25 PMSalt Lake Gardening ExaminerAimee Gertsch
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Today is National Honey Bee Awareness Day. Honey bees, along with other beneficial insects, are a gardener's best friend. Can you imagine a world without honey bees?

Most of us are aware of the decline in honey bees, and the honey bee crisis. You can read more about it here. It's a real problem, and something that we should all be concerned about, even if you aren't a gardener. Everyone benefits from the honey bee.

If you want a sweeter way to help honeybess, check out Haagan-Dazs's website, Help the Honey Bee. You can even buy specially marked cartons of their ice cream to help fund honeybee research.

Have you noticed a decline in honeybees in your garden? Take a moment today and notice if you see many bees. Other things you can do:

  • Plant flowers that attract bees.
  • Consider keeping a hive of your own (check local regulations).
  • Support local beekeepers through buying their honey and other products.
  • Reduce the use of harsh chemicals and pesticides in your garden. Encourage others to also use organic methods of pest control.
For more info: Visit the National Honey Bee Awareness Day website.

 

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