08/15/2026
π»π **YOU DONβT HAVE TO BE A BEEKEEPER TO HELP THE BEES!** ππ»
Want to do something simple that can make a difference for honeybees right in your own backyard? **Plant flowers!** πΈπΏ
Bees need a steady supply of nectar and pollen throughout the season, and even a small garden can become an important food stop for local pollinators. ππ
Here are **5 bee-friendly plants that do well in Alabama:**
π **Lavender** β Beautiful, fragrant, and a favorite when itβs in bloom.
π» **Sunflowers** β Easy to grow and absolutely covered with pollinators!
π **Clover** β Before you reach for the mower, give the bees a chance to enjoy those blooms. π
πΌ **Wildflowers** β Planting a mix can provide a variety of blooms throughout the growing season.
πΏ **Basil** β Instead of cutting it back when it starts flowering, let it bloom. The bees will thank you! ππΈ
And hereβs the really cool partβ¦ π
The bees enjoying the flowers in your yard could eventually find their way into **local hives**, helping produce the honey you enjoy right here in our community. π―π
π± **Plant a few flowers. Help feed the bees. Support local honey.**
Itβs a small action that can become part of a much bigger cycle. π
π **251-964-0559**
π **bsbees.com**
π **Loxley, Alabama**
π **What are you planting for the bees this year? Tell us in the comments!**