2 MILLION BLOSSOMS
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We truly appreciate your support in bringing this magazine to life.
- ten do best when many minds propose a variety of potential solutions. The land swapped into organic production increas- organic farms in the United States, an increase of 56% since we started keeping count in 2011. California still leads the pack in number of organic farms, but many southern states have increased dramatically in the number of registered or- ganic farms. As consumer demand keeps escalating, more farmers make the switch from conventional. And so I remain optimistic, despite the plummeting num-
other pollinators. We can make a difference. Small changes in our backyards and balconies add up, if we only know what to Children are insatiably curious. They rarely have a fear of
bugs. Instead they want to know what it is and what it’s called and what it does. Let’s rediscover that curiosity. In our pages we aim to name the unnamed.
Our Mission We strive to awaken readers to the vast diversity of pol- linating insects and animals. Our goal is to delight, entertain and name those well-adapted creatures buzzing through our world, because the more we know about pollinators, the bet- ter we can provide habitat. Our quarterly magazine offers short and long form articles exploring how bees, birds, but-
Taking Flight Enjoy our inaugural issue. We’ve packed it full. As you
and inspire. From following bees into a desert to locate a precious water source or adding structural diversity to you pollinator habitat, our contributors take you on a journey into their lives, their gardens, and their dreams. We’re honored to have such amazing writers and voices
grace our magazine. Mark Winston offers a guest editorial, voicing why 2 Million Blossoms is a much needed outlet for a growing movement. Marla Spivak and Bridget Mendel show us how honey bees self medicate with propolis. Sara Dykman cycles us along the route of migratory monarchs by bicycle, all 10,200 miles. In these pages you’ll discover black swallowtail caterpillars munching on parsley, whether those pretty bee hotels actually help pollinators, and how we can reach a truce with our wood boring carpenter bees.
A Place for Discussion 2 Million Blossoms came into existence because of you, our readers. We value you deeply and want our pages to serve your needs. We welcome feedback and suggestions. And we hope to be a place for discussion, where contentious ideas can be expressed – not to be shot down – but to open our- selves to different viewpoints and exchanges.
Thank you for your support, Kirsten S. Traynor
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