Build A Pollinator Garden - In The SKY!

Bees need a little extra help in the spring, when the weather can turn on a dime. Trees can provide a HUGE amount of forage for the bees, but are often overlooked because…well…they’re way over our heads! Join me as I explore the trees that our bees love the most!

[@LMLewis]

Some of your photos are misleading. The "Southern Magnolia" was a Saucer Magnolia.

[@gardenforbirds]

Good catch, thank you - I'm pinning your comment! And for anyone interested, below is a link to the maps showing native (and nonnative) species across North America. Each map shows a different species with Latin names provided, so for any species native to your area you can search them on their Latin names and check them out!
bonap.net/Napa/TaxonMaps/Genus/County/Magnolia

[@krisbuckles8392]

I really enjoy your videos, thank you

[@gardenforbirds]

Thank you so much! 💓

[@LINativePlantConservation]

I absolutely love your cideos

[@gardenforbirds]

Thank you, that’s very kind! 🙏

[@christinarennich5092]

LOVE your videos! Thank you for all of the great information.

[@gardenforbirds]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!! 💓

[@rorkgoose6114]

Supposedly, the Tulip Poplar's "spilling over" nectar is actually honeydew from aphids. Someone more familiar with this tree might clarify.

[@benjaminwalker6247]

We're in southernmost Ohio this year we had both nectar and honeydew, my farm is black and sticky from the honeydew. The nectar flow was great even though the trees bloomed 2 weeks earlier this year than last. They were persistent, even through a few rain showers. I pulled more supers earlier this year than ever, even when I lived in NC. My house, barn & several buildings on our farm are framed with tulip polar and we have hundreds on our property, including two in the yard right next to the house (pain keepin gutters clean)

[@rorkgoose6114]

Don't forget the willows; tons of very early pollen. Think of pollen as food for brood.

[@gardenforbirds]

Yes! Native willows are an excellent habitat plant!

[@patriciagrisham5938]

Great video! I’m a new subscriber.

[@gardenforbirds]

Awesome! Excited to have you!! 💓

[@jamesbarron1202]

Bob Binnie said in a recent video that Black Cherry honey taste horrible and resembles the taste of Robitusen. I have 11 I planted for my hives.

[@gardenforbirds]

Interesting, I did some reading because I was curious but didn’t see a lot of resources. I did see a blog where a few people describe their personal experience. One person did mention it took them a minute to warm up to it, but they seemed to enjoy it once they did! The black cherry has a lot of wildlife value, and apparently honey bees do love it. www.beesource.com/threads/wild-black-cherry-trees.324477/