Get active: Discover bee-friendly plants for Untermenzing!

Get active: Discover bee-friendly plants for Untermenzing!

There is an exciting event on the program in Munich on July 12, 2025 that will delight nature lovers and garden lovers. A hands-on workshop on the topic of bee-friendly plants and meadows starts at 9 a.m. at Oertelplatz in Allach. This workshop will not only give participants valuable tips for their gardens, but will also benefit the local fauna. How on green-munich.de can be read, important topics are on the participants' agenda, including the selection of suitable seeds, soil preparation and planting techniques.

As part of the workshop, participants can also become practically active. The plan is to dig up a garden to transform it into a true insect paradise. Another highlight: Participants are encouraged to come to the event by bike, with drinks and snacks provided. A good reason to bring a good mood!

Tips for bee-friendly gardens

But what exactly makes a garden bee-friendly? The experts from bund-naturschutz.de give some helpful advice. An important aspect is the use of plants that provide plenty of nectar. In particular, native fruit trees and wild shrubs, such as buckthorn, dogwood, privet and blackthorn, are of great importance for bees and bumblebees.

It is also recommended that you only mow the lawn twice a year to give wildflowers a chance to bloom. When it comes to vegetables such as leeks, Brussels sprouts or kale, care should be taken to allow them to bloom. Zucchini, cucumbers and pumpkins are particularly popular with bees. Herbs such as sage and lemon thyme also contribute to dietary diversity. To create an attractive bee pasture, creating a wildflower bed is essential, especially on poor soils.

The best plants for bees

But not all plant varieties are suitable for every type of bee. Specialized wild bees prefer very specific food sources. How mein-schoener-garten.de explains, gardens should therefore be designed as diversely as possible in order to attract different types of insects. Plants such as butterflies are highly recommended because they attract many insects and also benefit other pollinators such as bumblebees and hoverflies.

A rich supply of food and a variety of plants make the bees' hearts beat faster. So if you want to make your own garden more bee-friendly and do something for the environment at the same time, you shouldn't miss the workshop on July 12th. And with a shared bike trip to the event you can combine the pleasant with the useful!