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    How to Create a Bee Sanctuary: 6 Plants to Grow in Your Garden

    Gardening is an enjoyable hobby that can also support your local ecosystem. If your plants feed nearby bees, they’ll ensure all surrounding flora thrive. Transform your backyard into a bumblebee haven by learning how to create a bee sanctuary. You can easily customize it to your gardening interests and budget, so helping the bees doesn’t require an extensive adjustment period. What Is a Bee Sanctuary? Bee sanctuaries are spaces where bees can easily find food, shelter, and water. They’re more important now than ever. The United States had 5 million bee colonies in the 1940s, but experts estimate that colony numbers are down to approximately 2.66 million today. Without as many bees,…