The Relentless Gardener

How to Host Solitary Mason Bees (and Keep Them Healthy), featuring Thyra McKelvie

March 18, 2026·40 min
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Hosting mason bees is one of the simplest, most effective ways to support native pollinators in your yard and garden. Each female mason bee visits thousands of flowers in just a few weeks, helping plants thrive. In this episode, we learn about solitary mason bees, bee houses, nesting blocks, and bee health with special guest, Thyra McKelvie. Thyra currently serves as Managing Director and Global Solitary Bee Educator at RentMasonBees.com.

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