Creating a Pollinator Sanctuary

When aiming to support the native bees and pollinators, we are immediately directed towards developing the diversity and abundance of the plant kingdom. The pollinators and plants are mutually dependent, and for the pollinators to be healthy we must see to it that the landscape is furnished with a great diversity and abundance of flowering plants. This session will share our first-hand experience of building up Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary in Floyd, Virginia, with consideration towards providing the best possible forage and establishing nesting habitat for the native pollinators. We will also consider how to ensure a positive relationship and harmony between honeybees and native pollinators.