Save the Bees

If you have been keeping up on current events, you are probably feeling unsettled at the very least. We’re facing all sorts of problems, and it can be overwhelming to look at the mess that we’re in. It’s kind of like a bunch of toddlers threw a party in your house. You can’t see the floor, because everything has been strewn about in such chaos that it’s hard to wrap your mind around. What is that, and where did it even come from? I really hope that was water and not pee… Why was no one paying attention? How did this even happen? And finally, after you’ve accepted that this is what you are now left with, the question remains: Where do I even start cleaning this up?

There are things that we need to join forces on as a human race. Those are the big messes that require more attention and more care. Unfortunately, not everyone is ready to work as a team; most people are happy to live in a nasty, smelly mess and ignore that there’s even a problem. So work on the small things first. Things that are more effective if everyone takes time to help, but something that you don’t really need a team to collaborate with. In my personal opinion, a garden is one of the best things to do.

The bees are dying, and they are going to take everyone and everything else with them. Sure, scientists are developing robot bees. However, my question is this: Why are they wasting money on building robot bees when we could be using that money to save the real bees? It’s terrible and heartbreaking, but we can do something about it. Plant bee friendly flowers. Build your fruit and vegetable garden that you’ve been putting off. If you’re allergic to bees, help your friend build a garden. Learn to tell the difference between our helpful bee friends and their very scary wasp cousins so you don’t accidentally kill a bee. If you don’t like any of these, look to Pinterest (very helpful), Google, and friends and family for more ideas to help you save the bees.

But Ashley, I’m broke as hell! I can’t build a garden with my low budget!

Worry not. You can usually buy flowers very cheap at the grocery store, and seeds for even cheaper. You don’t have to build it all at once. I have the same problem. Little bits at a time is just fine. Also, potted plants are awesome! No weeds, less mess, and very useful (and your only option) if you live in an apartment. I’ve also just hung a cheap bird feeder and squirrel feeder! I didn’t even know they made squirrel food!

#savethebees