306 Q&A Mason Bee Basics

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

Sacramento County Master Gardener and orchardist Quentyn Young answers a question from Missouri about raising mason bees, an excellent garden pollinator (better than honeybees!).
Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 1 0:23
Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 2 11:06
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Pictured: Mason Bee Houses in Barcelona, Spain

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Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/
Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/

Master Gardener Quentyn Young: “Mason Bees” Video

Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, Sacramento Co., California

Pennsylvania State University: Mason Bees for Pollination

Insectary Plants (UC-IPM)

Farmer Fred Rant Blog: “Bring on the Bees”

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1. 306 Q&A Mason Bee Basics (00:00:00)

2. Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 1 (00:00:23)

3. Smart Pots! (00:09:13)

4. Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 2 (00:11:06)