The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening; Attract and Support Bees, Be, (Paperback)

As the title suggests, Kim Eierman's The Pollinator Victory Garden is all about helping our bees, wasps, butterflies and other pollinators succeed in a world which is at war with them. So much of their environment has suffered through human actions and this book sets out to help the reader create a haven for these much needed part of the natural world. “Pollinators are critical to our food supply and responsible for the pollination of the vast majority of all flowering plants on our planet.” - From The Pollinator Victory Garden by Kim Eierman Kim explains the Important roll pollinators play in our world and she elaborates on the characteristics of each of the kinds of pollinators and what they are looking for. She goes on to simply explain each of the threats to pollinators and the ways we can help them overcome them. She makes suggestions on plants to put into our gardens and how to create pollinator friendly landscapes. “84% of crops grown for human consumption need pollinators to increase their yields and enhance their quality.” - From The Pollinator Victory Garden by Kim Eierman It is a fascinating read but predominantly American-orientated in plant suggestions and references. I have been working to plant a bee and butterfly friendly garden but this book expanded my understanding of the other important pollinators as well as sharing new ideas to make my bees and butterflies happier. If you are looking for guidance for how to make your garden a pollinator haven, this is one to read! It's a four out of five on the enJOYment scale!