Bees

Bees are the most reliable pollinators most Growing Dome owners interact with, whether managed honeybees in nearby hives, native bees visiting during open-vent seasons, or bumblebee colonies installed inside the dome for crop-specific pollination. This category brings together writing on bees in the Growing Dome context: hive placement near a dome, integrating bumblebees for indoor pollination, native bee support, what to do about bees that get trapped inside, and stories from owners with bee programs ranging from casual to serious. Explore content for dome owners interested in beekeeping at any level.