Neonicotinoids and Bees

Hi! I understand several Twin Cities garden stores (including Bachman's and Gerten's) are no longer stocking plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids, as these chemicals may be responsible for killing bees and other pollinators.

Question:

Hi! I understand several Twin Cities garden stores (including Bachman’s and Gerten’s) are no longer stocking plants that have been treated with neonicotinoids, as these chemicals may be responsible for killing bees and other pollinators. My family and I have been buying many of our plants from Sunnyside for a number of years now, but in order to continue as customers we would need a promise from you that you, too, have banned these plants. Have you?

Thanks, and here is a link to the StarTribune’s article about this from earlier this week: http://m.startribune.com/?id=250843241

Answer:

Thank you for reaching out with your question! At Sunnyside Gardens, we are committed to being bee-friendly and ensuring that the plants we offer are safe for pollinators. We do not use neonics or any harmful pesticides that can impact bee populations. We take pride in sourcing plants that are grown with care, focusing on safe, untreated alternatives.

We are continuously working to provide our customers with bee-safe plants and ensure that all our offerings support the health of our local ecosystem.

If you have any more questions or need recommendations for bee-friendly plants, feel free to ask. We’re here to help!