100 Plants to Feed the Bees

100 Plants to Feed the Bees is a practical field guide created by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. It helps gardeners, homeowners, and beekeepers choose plants that provide food for bees and other pollinators.

Key Features and Benefits

• 100 pollinator-friendly plants: Profiles of flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that attract bees

• Created by the Xerces Society: Trusted conservation organization focused on protecting pollinators

• Easy-to-use plant guide: Browse plants to support pollinators in gardens and landscapes

• Supports pollinator health: Encourages planting and protecting bee-friendly plants

• Helpful for many spaces: Suitable for yards, gardens, and even small window boxes

Detailed Description

100 Plants to Feed the Bees addresses the growing concern about pollinator decline by helping people plant the flowers and plants that bees depend on for food. Developed by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, the book features profiles of 100 common plants that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

The guide includes a variety of flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Each plant profile helps readers understand which plants can best support pollinators in their region.

The book encourages simple actions that anyone can take to help pollinators thrive. These include planting pollinator-friendly plants, protecting them from pesticide exposure, and allowing native plants to grow instead of removing them through mowing or landscaping.

Whether someone has a backyard garden, a small yard, or just a window box, this guide provides practical ideas for creating spaces that support pollinators and improve the health of local ecosystems.

Paperback, 239 pages.

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