The Birds and The Bees
TED Radio Hour
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The Effects of Habitat Loss on Bees
In urban areas there are up to eight times more plant species for bees to pollinate compared to their nearby rural and suburban areas. Suburbs have very low plant diversity, so if you have a beautiful lawn, well good for you, but you can do more by planting wildflower meadows. Don't trim your hedges to save the bees. Move to the summer honey, which is water lily honey. We're learning about our food for the first time ever.
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