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Commission hears progress on beehives and pollinator garden plans
Summary
Bee Committee members reported strengthening hives and outlined plans for a pollinator garden around the hives, including soil and chip amendments, donated plants, winter wind‑protection plantings and natural weed control; fencing and rabbit protection were noted as next steps.
Bee Committee members updated the Commission on beehive health and garden preparations on July 21. Member Monika Surovych said the three remaining hives are strengthening after one hive was lost earlier this season and emphasized establishing hives capable of surviving seasonal conditions rather than focusing solely on honey production.
Member Violet Pamintuan described garden plans around the hives, saying a crew cleared the area and that 8 inches of soil and 4 inches of wood chips will be added; Pamintuan donated plants and said she is designing the bed with taller plants in the center and shorter plants in front to benefit bees. Commissioners discussed the need for fencing to protect plantings from rabbits; SFPFD/ SFFPD Andrew Smolen agreed to purchase 30% vinegar and Epsom salt to use as a natural weed killer around the hives.
The Commission noted potential funding and design resources, including Conservation@Home grant classes for rain‑garden design, and SFFPD Smolen identified the King Street facility as a possible rain‑garden site for additional pollinator habitat.
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