Our main objective is to increase pollinator habitat by enhancing,  protecting and creating  new environments for the 400 species of native bees. Yes bees, and there are a number of reasons why native bees are the best pollinators.  But before we dive into this sweet subject let's see what the National Academy of Science says about the status of pollinators nationally.  This so from the executive summary of the Pollinator Status 2006.

"Pollinators--insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the female parts of flowers for plant reproduction--are an essential part of natural and agricultural ecosystems throughout North America. For example, most fruit, vegetable, and seed crops and some crops that provide fiber, drugs, and fuel depend on animals for pollination. This report provides evidence for the decline of some pollinator species in North America, including America’s most important managed pollinator, the honey bee, as well as some butterflies, bats, and hummingbirds. For most managed and wild pollinator species, however, population trends have not been assessed because populations have not been monitored over time. In addition, for wild species with demonstrated declines, it is often difficult to determine the causes or consequences of their decline. This report outlines priorities for research and monitoring that are needed to improve information on the status of pollinators and establishes a framework for conservation and restoration of pollinator species and communities."

Pollinators Welcome  artfully weaves bee habitat into edible landscapes. Since bees pollinate most of our fruits and vegetables, it’s only natural that bees should be the focus of our gardens. From apricots and zucchini, and willows to asters, picture flowers blooming throughout the season feeding our eyes, noses, stomachs and hearts, while making room for the most essential creatures on our planet. What would we eat without them?
When we grow food organically at home, where grass used to be, we: eat more nutritiously, increase the local food supply, reduce our carbon footprint, create less pollution, rejuvenate nature, and get to taste incredibly delicious food on a regular basis.  And if that isn’t enough do-gooding, when we combine eating wholesome home grown food with adding pollinator habitat, we increase current and future generations ability to feed itself. The cycle of life is strengthened since more food plant flowers will have viable seeds to continue on. . Now that’s a mouthful!