Written and edited by Tammy 5th November 2023
Did you ever stop and wonder what the world would be like without bees?
Well it's actually a pretty grim picture, infact safe to say, there'd be very little food on our kitchen tables, least of all honey!
The humble little honey bee plays a very important role. He's not only responsible for us having honey for our toast , but more importantly, without him, pollination of most of our fruits and vegetables would never occur, plants that are reliant on bees for pollination to guarantee their continuation would cease to exist, and then further up the food chain, our fattened spring lambs for the barbie and prime beef ribs would also disappear as there'd be nothing for them to eat out in the paddock.
So you see, the world as we know it would almost certainly no longer be. Now that's sad...infact that's scary!
What can you and I as individuals do about it?
If you've got a spare bit of dirt or a pot that could do with a splash of colour, fill it with some lovely natives, lavender or marigolds. Do this to provide them with a food source, shade and shelter.
In the hot weather leave a few extra dishes or birdbaths of water out (quite literally) for the birds and bees.
Most importantly, be very mindful and conscious of what chemicals and pesticides you use out in your garden. Make chemical intervention your last resort, and if you do need to use them, read the label carefully. Use a product that states it's non-harmful to bees.
Go ahead and spread the word! Nothing spreads better than good gossip. Help teach and educate our young ones about the importance of the preservation of our little friends.
As one you might think you can't do much, but like anything if we all pull together, we can make a difference.
Here's hoping you've enjoyed a lovely sunny Sunday!
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