There are over 3,500 species of bees native to the United States but unfortunately because of land over- development and the extensive use of chemical pesticides their numbers are in rapid decline. The entire world is experiencing a shortage of bees with some species now completely extinct.

Bees are vital to plants and humans as they are pollinators, which allow all flowers and plants to reproduce, they are responsible for 80% of all pollination worldwide, and 90% of our human food crops are reliant on bees.We can easily do our little part in helping their dire situation by opting for a bee friendly garden and choosing flowering plants that offer nectar and pollen.To help bees make the most out of their active months, it is ideal to have plants that bloom at different times across the seasons.