Description
Top 50 Native Plants to Support Native Bees blends ecological planting with well-being design so people and wild bees can flourish together. Drawing on the tradition of Telling the Bees it offers a clear path to create recovery-minded, sensory-rich gardens that support native pollinators season-long.
What you’ll learn
- Choose with confidence: Each profile includes H×W, Sun, Water, Soil, Native Habitat, Bloom Time, Spacing, USDA Zone, and Cultivation & Care.
- Support native bees: Native Benefits callouts detail Bees supported, Bloom value, Other wildlife, and practical notes.
- Design for calm: Role in Garden translates ecology into layout—structure, softness, movement, winter interest, and sensory cues.
- Plan bloom succession: Build spring → summer → fall continuity for reliable forage and color.
- Start small, scale smart: The “Nice plants. Now what?” section outlines a simple path from your first three plants to a resilient landscape.
Inside the book
- 50 native plant profiles with designer-ready data
- Healing-garden guidance rooted in the Tell the Bees practice
- Appendices: A) Reference Sources; B) Index of botanical names; C) Northeast Native Bees; D) Bee-Safe Native Plant Vendors + vetting checklist
Who it’s for
- Home gardeners seeking bee-friendly, low-input plantings
- Designers & caretakers shaping recovery, senior living, and community spaces
- Educators & clubs promoting biodiversity and sustainable landscaping
Results you can expect
- Less guesswork: Match plants to your light and soil—balcony, backyard, rain garden, or courtyard.
- Season-long support: Nectar and pollen from early spring through late fall.
- Everyday calm: Texture, scent, and movement that encourage steady breathing and mindful pauses.
How to use this guide
- Pick three plants that fit your site; plant in friendly clusters.
- Water deeply at planting, then taper as roots establish.
- Extend bloom: add early and late species next season.
- Avoid systemic pesticides; leave some stems/leaf litter for nesting and winter habitat.
Format & delivery
File type: PDF • Length: ~100+ pages • Region: Northeast focus for native bees • Delivery: Instant digital download (no physical item).
About Tell the Bees
Tell the Bees creates recovery and healing gardens for people and pollinators. This guide distills field-tested plant choices and layout wisdom so you can make a meaningful start—on a balcony, in a backyard, or across a shared community space.
native plants, native bees, pollinator garden, bee friendly, healing garden, recovery garden, senior living, sustainable landscaping, wildlife garden, Northeast gardening, bloom succession, low maintenance gardens
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