2026 Display Garden

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Bees:

– Bees are critical pollinators vital for the reproduction of many species of plants. Much of the known world depends on these plants for their survival.

– Honey is somewhat acidic, making it antimicrobial. Honey is also loaded with an abundance of vitamins over twenty different minerals, twenty amino acids, proteins, natural enzymes and antioxidants.

– Bee pollen has an extremely high nutrient density. It has been shown to lower heart disease, protect your liver, boost your immunity, and lower inflammation.

– Bee venom to those of us who are not allergic helps to relieve conditions such as arthritis and chronic pain.

Mason Bees: do not live with a Queen in hives, nor do they make honey, yet they are “super pollinators” with a non-aggressive nature.

– They sound like bees, but are black and blue, so they may be mistaken for a fly.

– Mason bees live no longer than 6 weeks, they come out of their tube stuffed with mud, when the weather warms up to 13C during the day for a few days in a row.

– Being super pollinators, it only takes 6 mason bees to pollinate one fruit tree, while it would take 10,000 Honeybees.

Did you know that most species of bee are not social and do not live in hives. Most of them are solitary and live in holes in the ground.

Compost:

– By composting you build soil that is rich in organic matter. Rich soil attracts worms who are natural aerators.

– A healthy compost helps to balance your soil’s PH which in turn allows your plants to absorb more nutrients and grow larger.

– Composting saves you money compared to expensive fertilizers, and it is full of microbiological density. This also helps your flowers and veggies to develop a strong immune system and resist pests.

– The broken-down organics in compost are loaded with microscopic holes. This makes it extremely good at holding on to water so it can be absorbed by your plants.

Did you know that the warmth generated by the microbes in your compost can be used to run a water pump.

Earthworms:

-They improve soil structure by loosening and oxygenating the soil, which leaves space for water to be stored in the soil. Soil without earthworms has been shown to be 90% less effective at holding onto water.

– The number of earthworms in your soil, shows the health of the soil.

– Earthworms help to clean up contaminated soil – bioremediation – when micro-organisms break down environmental toxins, making them non-toxic.

– In BC, there are at least 24 different types, with Red wrigglers are the most common composting earthworm in our area.

Did you know that earthworms have 5 hearts, breathe through their skin and can see light without eyes.

Companion Planting or Intercropping:

– By growing certain species of plants together you may gain added benefits to one or more of your plants.

– Having more than one crop growing together increases biodiversity in your garden which will help in pest reduction.

Here are some examples-

– Basil and Tomato; The basil keeps pests away from your tomatoes

– Rhubarb and Beets; Rhubarb takes a long time to grow, and you can have a crop of beets before its leaves become obtrusive.

– Marigolds with everything; Marigolds not only attract pollinators it also brings predatory bugs that feast on the pests that bug you.

– Onions can grow with many plants like carrots, beets, lettuce, cabbage, strawberries, and tomatoes. They help by improving soil quality and weed reduction.

Hydroponics:

– Hydroponics allows you to grow plants all year round despite the weather or season.

– You can optimize your system to the specific needs of the plant you are growing.

– Hydroponics increases your growth rate due to the extra oxygen in the solution allowing the plant to more readily absorb nutrients.

– It takes up way less space because the roots no longer need to expand outwards to find food

– By not using soil to grow in you eliminate the need to protect against all the fungus and molds that grow in it.

– Using this method eases the strain on local farming soils.

Did you know that Baustanica in Dubai is the largest hydroponic farm in the world and produces over 1 million kilos of food each year.

Bats:

– Bats consume vast amounts of pests which decreases the need for pesticides.

– Guano or bat poop is extremely high in nitrogen, potassium, and phosphate. These nutrients are vital for plant growth.

– Many species of plants, mostly cacti, rely on bats for their pollination.

– Bats spread many different types of seeds over great distances. They also carry pollen farther than any other pollinator in a single evening.

Did you know that bats are also vital to the crime fighting industry.

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