What can you do to attract bees and beneficial insects to your garden?

That's a question that I have a lot of people ask me every year,

especially when they're having issues with pollination,

and it's honestly one that I have been seeking answers to for a while.

And I thought it was as simple as, what can I plant to attract these insects.

But I realized it's not so simple.

In fact, I didn't realize this until I was sent a copy of Dr. Douglas Talami's brand new book,

Nature's Best Hope, that my eyes were opened to a whole new world.

When it comes to insects, native bees, beneficial insects, and even some of our pest insects, this book was absolutely eye-opening. And as I was reading it, I couldn't

wait to chat with Dr. Talami and ask him some of these questions and share our conversation

with you. Prepare to be mind-blown by our conversation today.

And no, I really don't feel like I'm exaggerating,

but also be prepared to walk away with practical tips

of how you can encourage more beneficial insects, native bees,

and an overall healthy ecosystem that can thrive, not only for your yard, but also for

the environment as a whole. Hi, I'm Jill and in 2013 I started my first garden, having no

background, knowledge, or experience whatsoever. Now I am embarking on my eighth season of

growing my own vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and I'm proof that you don't have to have

decades of experience to grow your own garden, big or small. I certainly don't know at all,

but I can share what I've learned and bring guests along who can offer much more wisdom than I

have. I'm so glad you're here at the Beginners Garden podcast today.

Let's dive in.

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