Plant a flower for the bees

You've probably heard about the devastating - and to most scientists and beekeepers, mystifying - widespread disappearance of bees across the U.S. landscape. It's devastating for us humans because our crops and food sources rely on bees for pollination. In spite of our best efforts to control the earth, we still haven't figured out a way to mimic one of nature's most essential function - pollination. The loss of bees could potentially shut down our fruit and vegetable industries, yet nobody is quite sure how to stop this phenomenon.

While scientists scratch their heads, Burt's Bees is doing their part to help the bees on a grassroots level. While I wouldn't ordinarily endorse any corporation, what Burt's Bees is offering is free, so I feel ethically justified in this case. Burt's will ship you a free packet of wildflower seeds to plant in your garden and help feed the bees.

One theory about the massive bee disappearance is that we've so eradicated their natural environment that they can't survive...or they've simply given up in disgust and moved on to a healthier territory outside the U.S. In any case, wildflowers will beautify your garden, attract butterflies and bees, and bring a little bit of nature to your corner. Don't worry, the bees won't sting as long as you're kind to them...and whatever you do, keep the lawn chemicals away from your new flower patch.

Visit http://www.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SeedUserInfo?catalogId=10051&storeId=10001&langId=-1 and sign up for your free flower seeds. I can hear the bees buzzing with anticipation already!