{"product_id":"gardenguardian-49","title":"Garden Guardian Wild Bee Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake a close look at the weave: every strand of bamboo is tensioned by hand and wrapped around a solid hardwood core in a teardrop silhouette you'll recognize from across the yard. The Garden Guardian Wild Bee Hotel turns your garden into a home for native bees—and those bees will reward you by pollinating your fruit trees, vegetables, and wildflowers all season long. 🐝\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this bee hotel so special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-layer construction: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardwood core on the inside, hand-woven bamboo on the outside. The outer weave handles the weather; the inner core holds the steady microclimate that larvae need to make it through to spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eSealed nest tubes: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach bamboo chamber is closed at the back—no drafts, no moisture creeping in from behind, and parasites can't move freely between tubes the way they can in drilled wood blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eTeardrop shape that works: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe curved walls shed rain on every side—there's no flat surface for water to pool on. The distinctive silhouette also helps bees lock onto their nest faster when they return from foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eHand-woven, not pressed: \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery bamboo strand is set by hand—no glue, no industrial pressing, no shortcuts. You can feel it in the tightness of the weave and the way the whole piece holds its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eReady to hang out of the box: \u003c\/strong\u003eNatural jute rope comes pre-attached. Loop it over a branch, fence post, or garden hook—no drilling, no hardware, no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA quick note on the residents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hotel is built for \u003cstrong\u003esolitary native bees\u003c\/strong\u003e like mason bees and leafcutter bees—not for honeybees, which live in colonies. Solitary bees almost never sting and are some of the most efficient pollinators in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.3 × 4.7 × 3.9 in (21 × 12 × 10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter material: Hand-woven bamboo (honeycomb pattern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner core: Outdoor-rated hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging system: Natural jute rope, pre-attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet includes: 1× wild bee hotel + 1× hanging rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural—no paint, no chemical treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to hang it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a south or southeast-facing spot, roughly head height, sheltered from heavy wind and driving rain. Near flowering plants is ideal. The bees usually find it within the first couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring, gently brush off the outside if needed. Please don't poke into the nest tubes themselves—that's where this season's larvae are quietly waiting to emerge. Beyond that, it takes care of itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHandmade means one of a kind\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Garden Guardian is woven by hand—small variations in the bamboo pattern aren't flaws, they're the signature of real craft. No two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Note on Processing Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe process every order carefully and personally. Please allow \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e of processing time before your package ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade by Dorothy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59443426132049,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2803\/3361\/files\/hf_20260330_125420_31b49952-80c1-4b95-8aa3-e3a0e47624f3_1.png?v=1777392017","url":"https:\/\/craftisans.co\/products\/gardenguardian-49","provider":"Craftisans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}