{"product_id":"victory-gardens-for-bees-a-diy-guide-to-saving-the-bees","title":"Victory Gardens for Bees: A DIY Guide to Saving the Bees","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho knew modern civilization may be brought down  not by plagues or war  but by bees? Or  more correctly  by no bees? This book investigates the growing problem of bee mortality and offers practical measures we can all take to help. In ecological terms  bees play a critical role in the survival of many plant communities and the continuation of life on this planet. No pollination  no seeds. No seeds  no future. Now that bees are facing unprecedented levels of die-off caused by a toxic mixture of environmental stresses  a community-based effort is needed to make gardens  fields and landscapes healthy sanctuaries for bees. Just as citizens banded together to produce Victory Gardens to offset the perilous food shortages of World Wars I and II  now a similarly vital level of collective effort is needed to make our gardens into lifesaving shelters for these essential creatures. Planning a bee-friendly space can provide a beautiful and bountiful selection of edible crops  native plants and fragrant ornamentals  as well as herbs that have medicinal properties for both pollinators and people. With the help of ten inspiring garden plans and planting guides  Weidenhammer shows how bee-friendly plants can be used in creative combinations for plots and pots of all sizes  and are easily grown by novices and seasoned gardeners alike. In the spirit of the history-making Victory Gardens  readers will learn how to pack optimum benefits into a limited space for the survival of hive and home  and backyard beekeepers will learn great planting strategies for making sure their honeybees are healthy and have ample food to overwinter. Victory Gardens for Bees is also buzzing with DIY projects that will provide nesting sites and essential supplies for precious pollinators. With plenty of photographs to help readers identify bees of all stripes  beekeeping tips and other interesting bee-phemera  this book is a must-have for anyone who wants to do their part to save bees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964425203765,"sku":"ByrdShop_1771620536","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781771620536.jpg?v=1770460692","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/victory-gardens-for-bees-a-diy-guide-to-saving-the-bees","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}