Food for Native Bees
Provide essential food for native bees with pesticide-free native plants. Learn which blooms mason and leafcutter bees love to create a thriving, bee-friendly garden.
Five Hearts One Home
Embracing nature, curating comfort, and building futures.
Five Hearts One Home
Embracing nature, curating comfort, and building futures.
Native bees, gardening, and water-wise food growing
Real-world guidance built on lived experience from a family home.
Raise Native Bees!
Native bees are essential for pollinating plants, boosting biodiversity, and supporting healthy ecosystems.
Growing Squash the Simple Way
Growing squash the simple way means working with your climate, timing plantings well, and focusing on low-intervention habits that support healthy plants over time.
Why We Use Wicking Beds
Why we chose outdoor wicking beds to grow food more reliably in a Zone 6 climate, even through heavy rain and drought.
Mason or Leafcutter: How to Choose?
Mason bees vs. leafcutter bees—compare benefits, behavior, and garden needs to choose the right native bee for you.
Nesting Materials for Native Bees
Nesting materials are key to success, so make the most of this important feature!
Overwinter Mason Bee Cocoons
Learn how to overwinter mason bee cocoons safely so they’re protected through winter and ready to emerge healthy in spring.
Setting Up Your Native Bee House
Learn how to set up your native bee house, including the best locations, mounting options, and tips to create a safe, productive home for your bees.
Native Beekeeping for Beginners
Compare mason bees and leafcutter bees to discover which native bee is best for your garden, space, and pollination needs.