Today is World Bee Day! I'm curious to know what you've been doing in your gardens to support wild bees. Have you noticed any rare bee species visiting? Are you using bee boxes? Which flowers do you notice they enjoy the most? I'd love to hear any bee facts or gardening tips you might have!
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The bees in my garden love the coreopsis and mountain mint the most! We’ve set up a bee house, avoid using pesticides, and have a ton of pollinator-friendly plants. Here’s what it looks like: 
I let patches of bare earth thrive because the tiny ground bees love it! I've seen at least three different types buzzing around, including one known as a 'blood bee' due to its red abdomen. Super cool to watch!
I've been mostly admiring them, especially the Wild Blue Indigo! I planted it specifically to attract bees, and it's really working well. Here’s a pic of it: 
Same here! That’s actually why I created my garden in the first place! Check out my one pic of the setup: 