Neonics In Our Gardens - Selecting Safe Seed & Plants for Pollinators

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Hi All!  Being both a gardener and now a beekeeper, I've become more aware of the dangers that some of the plants in my garden may inadvertently pose to pollinators.  The pesticides and fungicides coating seeds and used to drench perennials at nurseries and big box stores can be a hazard.  A friend recently brought this article to my attention and I thought I would share it here:

http://www.takepart.com/article/2014/06/25/your-bee-friendly-backyard-may-actually-be-killing-bees?cmpid=tp-fb-bees-14

And, just so you don't miss it, a link to a list of seed companies and plantsmen that are certified organic and pollinator friendly:

http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pollinators/seed.php