Bee Friendly Plants or a Trojan Horse of Poisons?
Let’s take a quick look at the horticultural industry’s real dirty little secret.
Peat was only the starter.
Get ready for the main course.
Why the plants you’re buying to help bees could be harming them.
At a glance:
Bees need more flowers.
Buying flowers at your local garden centre, DIY store or supermarket?
You might be inadvertently harming bees.
Even plants labelled as bee-friendly are likely pre-treated with chemicals with the potential to harm bees.
The horticultural industry knows this.
You probably didn’t.
Check before you buy.
Don’t buy plants if they are treated.
Demand change.
Seek out organic/chemical free suppliers.
Grow your own from untreated seed.
