Sacramento County Master Gardener and orchardist Quentyn Young answers a question from Missouri  about raising mason bees, an excellent garden pollinator (better than honeybees!).

Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 1    0:23
Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 2  11:06

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Pictured:  Mason Bee Houses in Barcelona, Spain

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Master Gardener Quentyn Young: “Mason Bees” Video

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Pennsylvania State University: Mason Bees for Pollination

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