The Beekeepers Guild of Santa Barbara is inviting residents to nominate their neighbors’ gardens — or their own — to win one of 10 coveted “Plant Bee Friendly” awards. The community competition for green thumbs and hobbyist landscapers is a chance to showcase their work while supplying nectar and pollen for local pollinators.
“You don’t have to be a beekeeper to help the bees!” said Laurie Rasmussen, president of the guild. “Healthy gardens are essential to the survival of our pollinators, especially in urban areas where flowering plants may not be readily available.”
In order to qualify, the nominee’s garden should contain the following: