As Australian beekeepers contend with the deadly Varroa mite, it is good to see communities around the world encouraging the delightful pollinators to thrive in their neighbourhoods.
Some cities allow apiarists to set up beehives on the rooftops of buildings, because they understand that without bees their trees and gardens will not thrive. The city of Leicester in England has gone a step further, converting the roofs of 30 bus stops into pollinator gardens consisting of a mix of wildflowers and sedum plants.
