Creating a Native Bee Garden in Australia

Understanding Australia's Native Bee Species Australia has 2,000 native bee species — most are solitary and don't sting. This remarkable diversity represents one of the world's richest native bee populations, yet many Australian gardeners remain unaware of these gentle pollinators living in their own backyards. Unlike European honeybees, the vast majority of our native bees are non-aggressive, stingless, or possess such small stingers that they cannot penetrate human skin. Understanding which…