Those of you who have been following the unraveling saga of disappearing honeybees might be interested in an upcoming documentary about the problem called Vanishing of the Bees. Other than a minor stylistic quibble regarding the name (I think the “of the” part of the title is a little bit of overkill, but then, I am silly enough to actually think about those sorts of things, so take my opinion with a huge grain of salt), the documentary seems like it is well researched and visually attractive. The intro to the trailer even features an urban windowsill garden.
Photo by autan
So, if you’re interested in colony collapse disorder, or biodynamics, or sustainable living, keep an eye out for this documentary in your area.
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Thanks for the information…gail
I’ve definitely noticed fewer honeybees in my gardens this year. LOADS more bumblebees, though. The honeybees are so good-natured that I love to see them. Even if I’m pruning something that they’re swarming (Rosemary, Autumn Joy Sedum), I just move slowly and have never been stung.
I’ll def. check out the documentary if it comes here.
Gail — No prob!
Gen — Me too. I hardly saw any honeybees on my plants this year. I’m going to redouble my efforts to plant what they like next year.
I will be watching for this!!! I am very interested!
We’ve just created a category on our website for seeds that attract bees. It’s nice to see you are raising awareness about this issue. Thanks Fern!