We Got Bees… Then I Built Them a Garden

We got bees… but quickly realized we hadn’t planted a proper pollinator garden for them—so today I’m fixing that. After bringing bees onto our property, I quickly realized we hadn’t planted anything with them in mind—so in this video, I’m building a raised garden bed just for our pollinators and filling it with flowers they’ll actually love. Using a WorkPro raised bed, I walk through how I set it up, layer it to save on soil, and plant a mix of transplants and direct-sown seeds chosen for continuous blooms from spring through fall. From lavender and lantana to sunflowers, cosmos, and coneflowers, the goal is to create a space that keeps our bees fed and thriving all season long. If you’re looking to support pollinators in your own garden, this is a simple and rewarding place to start 🐝🌸 Reach us at: thelaidbackhomestead@gmail.com Affiliate Links: -WorkPro Raised Garden Bed (with Legs): https://amzn.to/4enPaAB -WorkPro Garden Bed: https://amzn.to/4dzSHeR - Olla System: https://amzn.to/4t50hTS - trays: https://amzn.to/4kpnHjc - self watering bucket inserts: https://amzn.to/473Ah1U - Hummingbird Feeder: https://amzn.to/3PGUZiA Affiliate Link for bee setup 🐝 Beebox: https://amzn.to/3PD79sC Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/47wTIAC Coupon Codes: Beautiful Bird Feeders: Kingsyard Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/D724DA94-F259-4911-A474-467A7C9041DB 20% off Discount Code: LAIDBACK20 (valid until May 24th, 2026) Grab a pair👢 here: https://amzn.to/47tyLqa Discount Code 15% off: THELAID15 Chapters: 00:00 We Got Bees… 🐝 (The Problem) 00:14 Building the Raised Bed 00:46 How I Fill a Raised Bed (Save Money on Soil) 01:42 Flowers I’m Planting for My Bees 🌸 #garden #homestead #gardening #bees #pollinatorgarden #gardeningtips #gardenplants #flowergarden #flowers #thelaidbackhomestead #backyardgardening #smallspacegardening #containergardening #hydroponics 🌱 Welcome to The Laid-Back Homestead! 🌱 Here we inspire everyone to grow food in ANY space—backyards, balconies, or indoors. From gardening and hydroponics to cooking, preserving, and homesteading, I share simple, practical tips to help you grow more and enjoy your harvest. Subscribe and join our community of growers and homesteaders. Let’s grow something amazing—together!